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what two major differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes were visible to early microscopists
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The two major differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes visible to early microscopists were the presence of a nucleus and organelles.
Solution
a
Presence of a nucleus: Eukaryotic cells have a well-defined nucleus enclosed by a nuclear membrane, whereas prokaryotic cells do not
b
Presence of membrane-bound organelles: Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus, which are absent in prokaryotic cells
Key Concept
Nucleus and organelles
Explanation
Early microscopists could distinguish eukaryotes from prokaryotes by the visible presence of a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles in eukaryotic cells

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