Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes Flashcards
What type of cells are prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
prokaryotes - single celled organisms e.g. Bacteria, Archaea
eukaryotes - more complex cells e.g. Animals, Plants, Fungi
Do prokaryotes have a nucleus or not?
no nucleus - they have a circular loop of DNA
no introns
no histones / no chromosomes
Do prokaryotes have membrane bound organelles or not?
no membrane bound organelles - always give 2 examples
What size ribosomes do prokaryotes have?
smaller 70S
What kind of cell wall do prokaryotes have?
peptidoglycan
What is present in prokaryotes?
plasmids (present in all prokaryotes)
capsule
Do eukaryotes have membrane bound organelles?
yes e.g. mitochondria / chloroplasts, golgi apparatus, rough / smooth endoplasmic reticulum
What size ribosomes do eukaryotes have?
larger 80S
What cell walls do eukaryotes have?
animals - absent
plants - cellulose
fungi - chitin
Are plasmids and capsule present in eukaryotes?
no, they are ABSENT
