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Prokaryotic cells are generally __________ and multiply _________ than the eukaryotic cells.

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smaller, slower

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larger, slower

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smaller, faster

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larger, faster

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C

Prokaryotic cell is usually small `(0.1-5.0 mu m)` in size whereas eukaryotic cell size is comparatively larger `(5-100 mu m)`. Prokaryotic cells multiply very rapidly by asexual mean like binary fission, sporulation etc.
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