Distinguish between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells

Eukaryotic Cell - DNA with proteins; DNA surrounded by membrane; Has mitochondria; 80S Ribosome; Reproduces by mitosis; Membrane-bound organelles; Chromosome are linear; Larger in size

Prokaryotic Cell - DNA without proteins; DNA in nucleoid; No mitochondria; 70S Ribosome; Reproduces by fission; No membrane-bound organelles; Chromosome are circular; Smaller in size

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