Question

1. cellular division

compare and contrast the processes of cell division in prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells. provide one key similarity and two key differences.

Explanation:

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells need to replicate their genetic material before division. Prokaryotes divide via binary - fission which is simpler, without a well - organized mitotic spindle. Eukaryotes have more complex division processes like mitosis and meiosis. One key difference is that prokaryotes lack a nucleus and their DNA is circular, while eukaryotic DNA is linear and located in a nucleus. Another difference is that eukaryotic cell division involves multiple phases with distinct morphological changes.

Answer:

Key similarity: Genetic material replication before division.
Key differences: 1. Prokaryotes divide by binary - fission without a mitotic spindle; eukaryotes have mitosis/meiosis with a mitotic spindle. 2. Prokaryotic DNA is circular and in the cytoplasm; eukaryotic DNA is linear and in a nucleus.