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Function
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Prokaryotic Structure
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Eukaryotic Structure
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Enclose internal contents, maintain cellular integrity
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cell wall (peptidoglycan)
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cell wall (no peptidoglycan),
plasma membrane
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Regulate molecular traffic
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plasma membrane
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plasma membrane
(carbos and sterols)
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Metabolism
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cytoplasm
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cytoplasm and organelles
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Movement
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flagella (flagellin)
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flagella, cilia
(9+2 microtubules)
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Attachment
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capsule, pili
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glycocalyx
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Storage of resources
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inclusions
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vacuoles and other organelles
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Genetic information
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DNA - circular chromosome
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DNA- linear chromosomes in a nucleus
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Survival
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Endospores
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Various structures
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