Prokaryotic Versus Eukaryotic

Prokaryotes Eukaryotes Cells can be broken into two main categories: All bacteria Have no nucleus No membrane bound organelles All single-celled Small, Eukaryotes Kingdoms of Protists, Fungi, Plants, Animals Have nuclei and membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria Some single-celled, but most multi-cell

Prokaryotic: Bacteria; bacillus and staphylococcus

Eukaryotic cells: Red blood cell and nerve cell

Basic Eukaryotic Cell

Eukaryotic cells have Organelles Have specific functions Very small size Can only be observed under a microscope Found in cytoplasm Perform a very specific function for the cell, just like our organs do for our bodies

Two Main Types of Eukaryotic Cells Animal Cell Plant Cell