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Also Known As	prokaryotic cell • procaryote

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Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Diagram of the tree of life based on the three-domain system, showing Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukaryota branching into four kingdoms: Plants, Animals, Fungi, and Protista, with illustrations of representative organisms for each group.

Illustration of Streptococcus mutans bacteria as linked, round purple cells forming chains on a textured, pinkish surface representing tissue in the mouth.

Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Cells: Key Differences Explained

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capsule Bacteria Archaea Blue-green algae eukaryote Moneran cell living things virus plankton Biological soil crust Extremophile benthos nekton multicellular organism plant fungus Animal

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