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The table below shows some features of a bacterial cell (a prokaryote) and a leaf palisade cell (a eukaryote).
| Feature | Bacterial cell | Leaf palisade cell |
|---|---|---|
| Size (typical diameter) | 2 µm | 50 µm |
| Nucleus | Absent (nucleoid region) | Present, with nuclear envelope |
| Ribosomes | 70S | 80S |
| Cell wall composition | Peptidoglycan | Cellulose |
| Membrane-bound organelles | None | Mitochondria, Golgi, ER, etc. |
| DNA structure | Circular, free in cytoplasm | Linear, enclosed in nucleus |
Using the information in the table and your knowledge of cell structure, compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. In your answer, refer to at least three differences and one similarity (where applicable), and explain how these differences relate to the cells' functions.