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prokaryotes and eukaryotes. prokaryotes relative size smaller location of dna organelles? example eukaryotes yes explain how surface area limits cell size

Explanation:

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Prokaryotes are smaller. Their DNA is in the cytoplasm (no - nucleus). They lack membrane - bound organelles, e.g., bacteria. Eukaryotes are larger, have DNA in the nucleus, and have membrane - bound organelles, e.g., plant and animal cells. As cell size increases, the surface area to volume ratio decreases. Nutrient and waste exchange occurs across the cell membrane (surface area). A lower ratio means less efficient exchange, thus surface area limits cell size.

Answer:

Relative SizeLocation of DNAOrganelles?Example
EukaryotesLargerNucleusYesPlant cells, Animal cells

Surface area limits cell size because as a cell grows, its volume increases faster than its surface area. Nutrients and waste need to cross the cell membrane (surface area). A low surface - area to volume ratio makes this exchange less efficient.