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prokaryotic cells
both cell types
eukaryotic cells
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relatively small, typically less than 10 μm in size
use ribosomes to synthesize proteins
contain dna
dna contained in nucleoid region
nuclear membrane surrounds dna
contain cytosol

Explanation:

• Prokaryotic cells are small (usually <10 μm) and have DNA in a nucleoid (no nucleus).
• Both cell types share ribosomes (protein synthesis), DNA (genetic material), and cytosol (cell fluid).
• Eukaryotic cells have DNA enclosed by a nuclear membrane (true nucleus).

Answer:

Prokaryotic cells: relatively small, typically less than 10 μm in size; DNA contained in nucleoid region
Both cell types: use ribosomes to synthesize proteins; contain DNA; contain cytosol
Eukaryotic cells: nuclear membrane surrounds DNA