Question

Compare and contrast the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Answer 1

Prokaryotic -

• Do not have a nucleus
• Have DNA arranged in a circular chromosome
• Do not have membrane bound organelles
• Smaller in size
• Older

Eukaryotic-

• Have a nucleus, vacuoles, mitochondria
• Have DNA arranged in a linear chromosome
• Have membrane bound organelles
• Larger in size

Both-

• Contain: cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, DNA
• Function is to make proteins
• have certain parts that help them accomplish their function