Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes
Prokaryote Definition – Cell without a nucleus Organism made of prokaryotic cells – Bacteria
Eukaryote Definition – Cell with a nucleus (and other membrane bound organelles) Organisms made of Eukaryotic Cells – Animals, plants, fungi, protists
A Comparison PROKARYOTE No nucleus Simple Very few organelles Small Single celled organisms Ex: Bacteria EUKARYOTE Has nucleus Complex MANY organelles Large Single or multi-cellular organisms Ex: Animals, plants, fungi, protists