differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Prokaryotic cells:

• don't have a nucleus.
• contain circular DNA.
• contain Plasmids.
• the DNA is associated with no proteins called Histones.
• they lack membrane-bound organelles (like mitochondria, nucleus, golgi bodies, etc)
• very small (0.5-5um in diameter)
• contain 70s ribosomes.

Eukaryotic cells:

• have a nucleus.
• contain linear DNA.
• the DNA is wrapped around proteins called Histones, to form chromosomes.
• contain membrane-bound organelles.
• small, but bigger than prokaryotes (up to 100um in diameter)
• contain 80s ribosomes.

There are many differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells! For example, prokaryotic cells have no membrane bound organelles, whereas eukaryotic cells do. Hope this helps.

Prokaryotic cell is a single organism things such as bacteria and archaea. This was one of the earliest living organisms in earth before humans where established. The evolved form of a prokaryotic cell is a eukaryotic cell which is a multi-organism. Between prokaryotic and eukaryotic, eukaryotic cell stores it's own genetic make up inside the cell. There are also differences between the organelles. A eukaryotic cell has many organelles in it which all has a job and helps to achieve balance in the human body. Going more detail eukaryotic cells is an exciting and fun adventure!! I can also connect it to the Harry Potter world!!

Prokaryotic cells are simple single celled organisms that DONT have a nucleus or any other membrane bound organelle inside (e.g. mitochondria, chloroplast, vacuole)

Eukaryotic are complex cells such as plant or animal cells.

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are two fundamental types of cells that display significant differences in both structure and function.

Cell Structure:

Prokaryotic Cells: These cells lack a distinct nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Their genetic material, usually a single circular DNA molecule, is freely floating within the cytoplasm. Prokaryotic cells are smaller and less complex compared to eukaryotic cells.

Eukaryotic Cells: Eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus housing their DNA and various membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and more. These cells are generally larger and more intricate than prokaryotic cells.

Nucleus:

Prokaryotic Cells: Lack a true nucleus; their DNA is concentrated in a region called the nucleoid, not enclosed by a membrane.

Eukaryotic Cells: Have a distinct nucleus enclosed within a nuclear membrane. The DNA is organised into multiple linear chromosomes.

Organelles:

Prokaryotic Cells: Do not have membrane-bound organelles. They may contain ribosomes (the site of protein synthesis), but these organelles are not enclosed by membranes.

Eukaryotic Cells: Contain membrane-bound organelles performing specific functions, helping compartmentalise cellular processes for efficient functioning.

Size and Complexity:

Prokaryotic Cells: Generally smaller and simpler in structure, ranging from about 0.1 to 5.0 micrometers in diameter.

Eukaryotic Cells: Larger and more complex, with sizes ranging from 10 to 100 micrometers in diameter.

Reproduction:

Prokaryotic Cells: Reproduce asexually through binary fission, where the cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

Eukaryotic Cells: Reproduce through mitosis (asexual) or meiosis (sexual), involving complex processes of cell division and genetic recombination.

Examples:



Prokaryotic Cells: Bacteria and archaea exemplify organisms with prokaryotic cells.

Eukaryotic Cells: Protists, fungi, plants, and animals are composed of eukaryotic cells.

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are the two fundamental types of cells that make up all living organisms on Earth. Here are some key differences between them:

• Cell Size: Prokaryotic cells are generally smaller, ranging from 0.1 to 5 μm, while eukaryotic cells are larger, typically between 10 to 100 μm1.
• Nucleus: Eukaryotic cells have a well-defined nucleus containing the cell’s genetic material, whereas prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, and their DNA is free-floating in the cytoplasm1.
• Membrane-bound Organelles: Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria and chloroplasts, while prokaryotic cells do not have these structures1.
• Cell Structure: Most eukaryotic cells are part of multicellular organisms, although some eukaryotic organisms are unicellular. Prokaryotic cells are typically unicellular1.
• Cell Division: Eukaryotic cells divide by mitosis, whereas prokaryotic cells divide by binary fission1.
• Genetic Material: In eukaryotic cells, DNA is organized into chromosomes within the nucleus. In contrast, prokaryotic cells have a single circular DNA molecule and may also contain plasmids—small rings of DNA1.

These differences reflect the complexity and diversity of cell types that have evolved to fulfill various roles in the living world. Eukaryotic cells’ complexity allows for the development of more specialized functions and multicellular organisms, while prokaryotic cells’ simplicity is well-suited to their roles as single-celled organisms.

The main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells is that eukaryotes are much larger and consist of a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles which include mitochondria, chloroplast, lysosomes, Endoplasmic reticulum and vacuoles. However prokaryotic cells don’t have a nucleus or membrane bound organelles and only have ribosomes (70S), cytoplasm, plasmids and free circular DNA.

Hi,

The difference between an eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell is that an eukaryotic cell has it's DNA in a nucleus and also has other complex organelles such as mitochondria and ribosomes. On the other hand, a prokaryotic cell does not have a nucleus and it has two types of DNA in it's cytoplasm; plasmid DNA and circular DNA. A Prokaryotic cell is relatively smaller compared to an eukaryotic cell and an example of a prokaryotic cell is a bacterial cell.

Prokaryotic cells are single celled organisms whereas eukaryotic cells are multi cellular organisms.

There are several differences between the two, but main one between them is that eukaryotic cells have a distinct nucleus containing the cells genetic material, while prokaryotic cells don’t have a nucleus and have free floating genetic material instead.

Hi Elizabeth, the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is the nucleus. Prokaryotic cells do not contain a nucleus to store the DNA, but eukaryotic cells do contain a nucleus to store the DNA. Hope this helps!

The biggest difference is Eukaryotic cells have 'membrane bound' organelles. That means they have things inside them like the nucleus and the mitochondria which are surrounded by a membrane. This is very useful for compartmentalising the cell (i.e. certain molecules are kept in certain parts of the cell).

Prokaryotic cells have no membrane bound organelles at all, so everything just 'floats' around inside the cell without be segregated at all.

Hope this helps!

Eukaryotic cells consist of having a nucleus, with it’s genetic material, but prokaryotic cells, do not have a nucleus but they have a free floating genetic material

genetic information in eukaryotes is stored in a nucleus in prokaryotes genetic information is not stored. Animal cells are examples of eukaryotic cells. Bacterial cells are example of prokaryotes

Prokaryotic cells are unicellular, which means the whole organism is made up of that one cell. Eukaryotic cells are often multi-cellular, which means many cells make up an organism.

Prokaryotic cells have circular DNA free in the cytoplasm, and they also contain a plasmid ring which also contains DNA

Eukaryotic cells have DNA contained in the nucleus, and organelles which are covered in a membrane.