4A compare and contrast prokaryote and eukaryote cells Cells.
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Transcript of 4A compare and contrast prokaryote and eukaryote cells Cells.
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
What is the main difference between prokaryotic &
eukaryotic cells?
• “Pro” means “no” nucleus, while eukaryotes have nucleus
• Prokaryotes are smaller & less complex than eukaryotes