Viroid: Has nucleic acids/ No proteins

Prions: Have Defected proteins/ No nucleic acids

Prokaryotes
Prokaryotes are organisms made up of cells
that lack a cell nucleus or any membrane-
encased organelles.
Eukaryotes
Eukaryotes are organisms made up of cells
with a membrane-bound nucleus that holds
genetic material and membrane-bound
organelles.

Archaea
Definition Prokaryotic micro-organisms that
share some properties with both
eukaryotes and bacteria.
Characteristics - They live in extreme conditions
(Extremophile) like very high
temperatures, very salty
environments, or environments rich in
methane (They depend on it to get
their energy).
- Archaea contain polysaccharides and
proteins but lack peptidoglycan.
Types - Halophiles: Can stand high
concentrations of salts
- Thermophiles: Live in very hot
environments.
- Methanogens: Live in Methane-rich
environments.

Think Pair and Share

1) Bacteria are Prokaryotes because they are made up of cells that lack a cell
nucleus or any membrane-encased organelles.
2) Bacteria are smaller than eukaryotic cells Most bacterial cells are about 1 µm in
diameter; most eukaryotic cells are more than 10 times that size.
3)
4) obtain energy from the oxidation of organic compounds. Carbohydrates
(particularly glucose), lipids, and proteins are the most commonly oxidized
compounds. Biologic oxidation of these organic compounds by bacteria results in
the synthesis of ATP as the chemical energy source. (Both Aerobic and Anaerobic)
5)

Gram-positive
Gram- Negative