Biology Topic Practice

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."

Question 1

Which cell structure contains the genetic material in an animal cell?

Question 2

What is the function of the cellulose cell wall in a plant cell?

Question 3

Which structure is found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell?

Question 4

What is the main function of mitochondria?

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.

Exam Tip

Bacterial cells are always prokaryotic. Animal, plant, and fungal cells are all eukaryotic.

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