• 4A compare and contrast prokaryote and eukaryote cells

Cells

We divide cells into 2 types:

prokaryote &

eukaryote

PRO means before

EU means TRUE

KARYON refers to nucleus

Prokaryotes

• have genetic material that is NOT contained in a nucleus instead its

contained in a nucleiod• generally smaller & simpler than

eukaryotes

• Has less organelles than eukaryotes

• ex: bacteria

Eukaryotes

• contain a nucleus in which their genetic material is separated from the rest of the cell

• contains dozens of organelles

• ex: plants, animals, fungi, protists

These types have STRUCTURAL differences.

Prokaryotes

Bacteria

Eukaryotes

Animal Plant

Plant Cell Animal Cell

Why do the plant and bacteria cells seem more rigid?

• They have cells walls

Why do animal cells seem more flexible in shape?

• They do not have cell walls

What is the main difference between prokaryotic &

eukaryotic cells?

• “Pro” means “no” nucleus, while eukaryotes have nucleus

• Prokaryotes are smaller & less complex than eukaryotes

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