Table of contents

1. Overview of Cell Biology2h 49m
2. Chemical Components of Cells1h 14m
3. Energy1h 33m
4. DNA, Chromosomes, and Genomes2h 31m
5. DNA to RNA to Protein2h 31m
6. Proteins1h 36m
7. Gene Expression1h 42m
8. Membrane Structure1h 4m
- The Lipid Bilayer
  38m
- Membrane Proteins
  25m
9. Transport Across Membranes1h 52m
10. Anerobic Respiration1h 5m
11. Aerobic Respiration1h 11m
12. Photosynthesis52m
13. Intracellular Protein Transport2h 18m
14. Cell Signaling1h 28m
15. Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement1h 39m
16. Cell Division3h 5m
17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction50m
18. Cell Junctions and Tissues48m
19. Stem Cells13m
- Stem Cells
  13m
20. Cancer44m
21. The Immune System1h 6m
22. Techniques in Cell Biology1h 41m

1. Overview of Cell Biology

Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes

Cell Biology

1. Overview of Cell Biology

Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes

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Multiple Choice

Which cell type divides via binary fission?

Prokaryotic

Eukaryotic

Both

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Understand the process of binary fission: Binary fission is a method of asexual reproduction that involves the division of a single organism into two parts, each with the potential to grow to the size of the original. It is a simple and rapid form of reproduction.

Identify the characteristics of prokaryotic cells: Prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. They have a simpler structure compared to eukaryotic cells.

Recognize how prokaryotic cells reproduce: Prokaryotic cells reproduce primarily through binary fission. During this process, the DNA is replicated, and the cell divides into two genetically identical cells.

Consider the characteristics of eukaryotic cells: Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. They are more complex and typically reproduce through mitosis and meiosis, not binary fission.

Conclude which cell type divides via binary fission: Based on the understanding that binary fission is characteristic of prokaryotic cells, determine that prokaryotic cells are the ones that divide via binary fission.