Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic Cells
All living cells can be classified as either eukaryotic or prokaryotic. Understanding their differences is a fundamental GCSE Biology skill.
Can you list the three main differences?
What is Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic Cells?
"Eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus and organelles; prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and are generally much smaller."
Which cell structure contains the genetic material in an animal cell?
What is the function of the cellulose cell wall in a plant cell?
Which structure is found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell?
What is the main function of mitochondria?
Key Differences
Eukaryotic cells (animals/plants) have DNA inside a nucleus.
Prokaryotic cells (bacteria) have DNA loose in the cytoplasm as a loop or plasmids.
Prokaryotes are much smaller and simpler than eukaryotes.
Bacterial cells are always prokaryotic. Animal, plant, and fungal cells are all eukaryotic.
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