A prokaryotic cell is not as complex as an eukaryotic cell,
the eukaryotic cell also has a nucleus in which it stores the cells genetic material while prokaryotic cells don't have a nucleus and have a free-floating genetic material.
The main difference is that EUKARYOTIC cells <em><u>have</u></em> a nucleus while a PROKARYOTIC cell <em><u>does not</u></em>. Instead, prokaryotes have free floating genetic material.
Explanation:
To help you remember this distinction:
EU = YES eukaryotes <em><u>HAVE</u></em> a nucleus.
PRO = NO prokaryotes <em><u>DO NOT</u></em> have a nucleus.
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5. All magnesium atoms have the same number of neutrons
Explanation:
Magnesium (Mg) is a chemical element. Its atomic number (Z) is 12 (number of protons in the nucleus of the Mg atom).
The Magnesium has three stable isotopes: 24Mg, 25Mg and 26Mg. All these isoforms have 12 protons in their atoms (same atomic number), however they vary in the mass number of the atom (M).
The mass number of the atom (M) is equal to the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
Based on this information we can know how many neutrons each isotope has
24 Mg = 12 protones + 12 neutrons
25Mg = 12 protones + 13 neutrons
26Mg = 12 protones + 14 neutrons
In this way we conclude that <u>not all magnesium atoms have the same number of neutrons</u>
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are perhaps the most important molecules in cell biology, responsible for the storage and reading of genetic information that underpins all life. They are both linear polymers, consisting of sugars, phosphates and bases, but there are some key differences which separate the two1. These distinctions enable the two molecules to work together and fulfil their essential roles. Here, we look at 5 key differences between DNA and RNA. Before we delve into the differences, we take a look at these two nucleic acids side-by-side.