What are the key differences between eukaryote and prokaryote cells?

Key Eukaryote cell features: -DNA is circular within the cell nucleus-Larger than prokaryotes-Can be one cell or many-Membrane-bound organelles (e.g. mitochondria, chloroplasts)Key Prokaryote cell features: -Circular DNA, usually in the cytoplasm-Smaller than eukaryotes-Unicellular always-No nucleus or membrane-bound organelles

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