Name: Characteristics of Eukaryotic Cells
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 5 min 5 s
Description: Did you know that human beings are made up of millions of eukaryotic cells? Watch our video to know in detail about an eukaryotic cell and learn all about it.

Question

Distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Accepted Answer

The differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are as follows:

Characteristic Prokaryotic cells Eukaryotic cells

Membrane bound organelles Membrane-bound organelles are absent in prokaryotic cells. Membrane-bound organelles are present in eukaryotic cells. For example: rough or smooth Endoplasmic reticulum.

Characteristic Prokaryotic cells Eukaryotic cells

Well-defined nucleus A well-defined nucleus is absent in prokaryotic cells. The genetic material is in the form of a loose chromosome which is called the nucleoid. A well-defined nucleus is present in eukaryotic cells. The genetic material is in the form of chromosomes which are enclosed by the nuclear membrane.

Distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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