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Unit 2 Assignment: Cellular Characteristics

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Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:

• Describe the morphologic characteristics of prokaryotic cells, their functions and importance to virulence
• Compare prokaryotic cells to eukaryotic cells in their morphologic characteristics and functions

Course outcome assessed with this Assignment:

HS320-2: Discuss the properties of prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Instructions

• Write an essay discussing the similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellular organisms.
• Include the cellular characteristics, morphological, and, functional properties.
• Identify prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells using specific examples (you must include 3 examples of each cell type.)
• Show how the cellular characteristics allow for microbial survival within a therapeutic environment.