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Module 6 Problem Set
● Due No due date
● Points 5
● Questions 16
● Time Limit None
Question 1
pts
Discuss the difference in how prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells store
their genetic material.
Answer: Eukaryotic cells store their DNA in a membrane bound
nucleus, while prokaryotic cells store their DNA in a nucleoid region
which is not membrane-bound. (See section 6.1 in the module)
Question 2
pts
List TWO similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Answer: Both cells have a plasma membrane that acts as a semi-
permeable barrier, contain cytosol to suspend intracellular
components, contain chromosomes with DNA, and contain ribosomes
to manufacture proteins necessary for life. (See section 6.1 in the
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