Cell Structure
Eukaryotes
● Linear DNA
● Nucleus
● Larger ribosomes (80s)
● Undeveloped flagella
● Cell walls made of cellulose
● No plasmids
● Membrane bound organelles
Prokaryotes
● Circular DNA
● No nucleus
● Smaller ribosomes (70s)
● Fully developed flagella
● Cell walls made of murein
● Plasmids
● No membrane bound organelles
Studying cells
Light Electron
Cheap Expensive
Little electricity needed Uses an electron beam
Simple to prepare Complex to prepare
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Living or dead tissues can be viewed Only dead tissue can be viewed
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Low resolution High resolution
Eukaryotes
● Linear DNA
● Nucleus
● Larger ribosomes (80s)
● Undeveloped flagella
● Cell walls made of cellulose
● No plasmids
● Membrane bound organelles
Prokaryotes
● Circular DNA
● No nucleus
● Smaller ribosomes (70s)
● Fully developed flagella
● Cell walls made of murein
● Plasmids
● No membrane bound organelles
Studying cells
Light Electron
Cheap Expensive
Little electricity needed Uses an electron beam
Simple to prepare Complex to prepare
Coloured images Black and white images
Living or dead tissues can be viewed Only dead tissue can be viewed
Low magnification High magnification
Low resolution High resolution