what are the main differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Characteristics |
Prokaryote |
Eukaryote |
Size of the cell |
Small in size |
Vary is size, generally larger than prokaryotes |
Nucleus |
Nucleus with nuclear membrane is absent |
A well-defined nucleus with nuclear membrane is present |
Membrane-enclosed organelles |
Organelles like mitochondria and plastids, which have a membrane around them are absent |
Membrane-enclosed organelles like mitochondria and plastids are present |
Cell wall |
Cell wall is usually present in prokaryotes and is composed of peptidoglycan |
Cell wall is usually present in plant cells and is composed of cellulose |
Genetic material |
Present as nucleoid |
Present inside the nucleus |
Cell division | Binary fission | Motosis and Meioseis |
Example | Bacteria | Plant cell and animal cell |
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