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To the left is a typical prokaryotic cell. As you can see, it has no nucleus
or membrane-bound organelles. Instead of a nucleus in its center, its DNA rests there in circular loops of genetic material.
Not only do prokaryotic cells have a totally different makeup than eukaryotics,
they're also a lot smaller. Prokaryotic cells usually only get up to about 1-5 μm (micrometers).
Now to the right is a typical eukaryotic cell. It obviously has a nucleus in the middle,
and several membrane-bound organelles. Their DNA is found in their chromosomes.
Eukaryotic cells are much larger than prokaryotics, and can measure from about
8-100 μm.
Prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells may not seem like it, but they also share a lot in
common. They both contain:
DNA a cell or plasma membrane ytoplasm ribosomes
Prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells may not seem like it, but they also share a lot in
common. They both contain:
- DNA
- a cell or plasma membrane
- cytoplasm
- ribosomes
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