Question
What are the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Answer
| Prokaryotic Cells | Eukaryotic Cells |
|---|---|
| Structure: Simple cell structure with no membrane-bound organelles or nucleus. | Structure: Complex cell structure with membrane-bound organelles and a nucleus. |
| Size: Typically smaller and simpler in structure. | Size: Typically larger and more complex in structure. |
| Genetic Material: DNA is not contained within a membrane-bound nucleus, but instead exists as a single, circular chromosome in the cytoplasm. | Genetic Material: DNA is contained within a membrane-bound nucleus, and multiple chromosomes are present. |
| Reproduction: Reproduce asexually through binary fission. | Reproduction: Reproduce sexually through meiosis and mitosis. |
| Metabolism: Metabolic processes occur in the cytoplasm and the cell membrane. | Metabolism: Metabolic processes occur in various organelles, such as the mitochondria and chloroplasts, as well as in the cytoplasm and cell membrane. |
