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  • Cell Structure: Nucleus & Cell Membrane - Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic
    It depends on the type of cell! Here's a breakdown:

    * Eukaryotic cells: These are complex cells found in plants, animals, fungi, and protists. They do have a nucleus and a cell membrane.

    * Nucleus: Contains the cell's DNA and controls its activities.

    * Cell membrane: Encloses the cell, regulating what enters and exits.

    * Prokaryotic cells: These are simpler cells found in bacteria and archaea. They do not have a nucleus, but they do have a cell membrane.

    * DNA: Located in a region called the nucleoid, but not enclosed by a membrane.

    * Cell membrane: Encloses the cell, controlling the movement of substances.

    So, in short:

    * Eukaryotic cells have both a nucleus and a cell membrane.

    * Prokaryotic cells have a cell membrane but lack a true nucleus.

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