What is microcontroller and microprocessor, difference between them?

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Microcontroller is a small computer on a single integrated circuit. Microprocessor is a central processing unit of a computer.

Microcontroller is a complete computer system on a chip, with memory, input/output peripherals, and a processor.
Microprocessor is a single chip CPU that performs arithmetic and logic operations.
Microcontroller is used in embedded systems, while microprocessors are used in personal computers.
Examples of microcontrollers include Arduino, PIC, and AVR, while examples of microprocessors include Intel Pentium, AMD Ryzen, and ARM Cortex.
Microcontrollers are generally cheaper and consume less power than microprocessors.

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