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Differences between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes (Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes)

February 20, 2020July 25, 2018 by Sagar Aryal

Differences between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes Here are some of the differences: S.N. Character Prokaryotes Eukaryotes 1. Term Origin Greek for “primitive nucleus” Greek for “true nucleus” 2. Definition Organisms made up of cell(s) that lack a cell nucleus or any membrane-encased organelles. Organisms made up of cells that possess a membrane-bound nucleus as well as membrane-bound … Read more Differences between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes (Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes)

Differences Between Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria

January 3, 2020July 23, 2018 by Sagar Aryal

Differences Between Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria Some of the differences are: S.N. Character Gram-Positive Bacteria Gram-Negative Bacteria 1. Gram Reaction Retain crystal violet dye and stain blue or purple on Gram’s staining. Accept safranin after decolorization and stain pink or red on Gram’s staining. 2. Cell wall thickness Thick (20-80 nm) Thin (8-10 … Read more Differences Between Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria

Differences Between Bacteria and Virus (Bacteria vs Virus)

February 20, 2020July 22, 2018 by Sagar Aryal

Differences Between Bacteria and Virus Some of the differences between bacteria and virus are as follows: S.N. Character Bacteria Virus 1 Cell type Prokaryotic cells Acellular 2 Number of cells Single-celled No cell 3 Size Larger than viruses (0.3-2 μ) Minute (0.02-0.3 μ) 4 Microscopy Visible under Light Microscope. Visible only under an Electron Microscope. … Read more Differences Between Bacteria and Virus (Bacteria vs Virus)