19/04/2023, 17:43 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells | CK-12 Foundation

Prokaryotic cells are cells without a nucleus. The DNA in prokaryotic cells is in the
cytoplasm rather than enclosed within a nuclear membrane. Prokaryotic cells are found
in single-celled organisms, such as bacteria. Organisms with prokaryotic cells are called
prokaryotes. They were the first type of organisms to evolve and are still the most
common organisms today.

Ribosome Mitochondria Vesicles Lysosomes Golgi apparatus

Nucleus DNA Endoplasmic reticulum Cytoplasm Cell membrane

Chloroplasts Central vacuole Pili Cell wall Capsule

Bacteria Animal Plant

DID YOU KNOW?

Mature red blood cells (RBCs) do not have a nucleus present. RBCs
contain hemoglobin protein that binds to oxygen and helps in the

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19/04/2023, 17:44 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells | CK-12 Foundation

Prokaryotic cells are cells without a nucleus. The DNA in prokaryotic cells is in the
cytoplasm rather than enclosed within a nuclear membrane. Prokaryotic cells are found
in single-celled organisms, such as bacteria. Organisms with prokaryotic cells are called
prokaryotes. They were the first type of organisms to evolve and are still the most
common organisms today.

Ribosome Mitochondria Vesicles Lysosomes Golgi apparatus

Nucleus DNA Endoplasmic reticulum Cytoplasm Cell membrane

Chloroplasts Central vacuole Pili Cell wall Capsule

Bacteria Animal Plant

DID YOU KNOW?

Mature red blood cells (RBCs) do not have a nucleus present. RBCs
contain hemoglobin protein that binds to oxygen and helps in the

https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-biology-flexbook-2.0/section/2.2/primary/lesson/prokaryotic-and-eukaryotic-cells-bio/ 4/6
19/04/2023, 17:45 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells | CK-12 Foundation

Prokaryotic cells are cells without a nucleus. The DNA in prokaryotic cells is in the
cytoplasm rather than enclosed within a nuclear membrane. Prokaryotic cells are found
in single-celled organisms, such as bacteria. Organisms with prokaryotic cells are called
prokaryotes. They were the first type of organisms to evolve and are still the most
common organisms today.

Ribosome Mitochondria Vesicles Lysosomes Golgi apparatus

Nucleus DNA Endoplasmic reticulum Cytoplasm Cell membrane

Chloroplasts Central vacuole Pili Cell wall Capsule

Bacteria Plant

DID YOU KNOW?

Mature red blood cells (RBCs) do not have a nucleus present. RBCs
contain hemoglobin protein that binds to oxygen and helps in the

https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-biology-flexbook-2.0/section/2.2/primary/lesson/prokaryotic-and-eukaryotic-cells-bio/ 4/6
19/04/2023, 17:46 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells | CK-12 Foundation

Prokaryotic cells are cells without a nucleus. The DNA in prokaryotic cells is in the
cytoplasm rather than enclosed within a nuclear membrane. Prokaryotic cells are found
in single-celled organisms, such as bacteria. Organisms with prokaryotic cells are called
prokaryotes. They were the first type of organisms to evolve and are still the most
common organisms today.

Ribosome Mitochondria Vesicles Lysosomes Golgi apparatus

Nucleus DNA Endoplasmic reticulum Cytoplasm Cell membrane

Chloroplasts Central vacuole Pili Cell wall Capsule

Bacteria

DID YOU KNOW?

Mature red blood cells (RBCs) do not have a nucleus present. RBCs
contain hemoglobin protein that binds to oxygen and helps in the

https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-biology-flexbook-2.0/section/2.2/primary/lesson/prokaryotic-and-eukaryotic-cells-bio/ 4/6
19/04/2023, 17:46 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells | CK-12 Foundation

Prokaryotic cells are cells without a nucleus. The DNA in prokaryotic cells is in the
cytoplasm rather than enclosed within a nuclear membrane. Prokaryotic cells are found
in single-celled organisms, such as bacteria. Organisms with prokaryotic cells are called
prokaryotes. They were the first type of organisms to evolve and are still the most
common organisms today.

Ribosome Mitochondria Vesicles Lysosomes Golgi apparatus

Nucleus DNA Endoplasmic reticulum Cytoplasm Cell membrane

Chloroplasts Central vacuole Pili Cell wall Capsule

Bacteria Animal Plant

DID YOU KNOW?

Mature red blood cells (RBCs) do not have a nucleus present. RBCs
contain hemoglobin protein that binds to oxygen and helps in the

https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-biology-flexbook-2.0/section/2.2/primary/lesson/prokaryotic-and-eukaryotic-cells-bio/ 4/6
19/04/2023, 17:47 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells | CK-12 Foundation

Prokaryotic cells are cells without a nucleus. The DNA in prokaryotic cells is in the
cytoplasm rather than enclosed within a nuclear membrane. Prokaryotic cells are found
in single-celled organisms, such as bacteria. Organisms with prokaryotic cells are called
prokaryotes. They were the first type of organisms to evolve and are still the most
common organisms today.

Ribosome Mitochondria Vesicles Lysosomes Golgi apparatus

Nucleus DNA Endoplasmic reticulum Cytoplasm Cell membrane

Chloroplasts Central vacuole Pili Cell wall Capsule

Animal Plant

DID YOU KNOW?

Mature red blood cells (RBCs) do not have a nucleus present. RBCs
contain hemoglobin protein that binds to oxygen and helps in the

https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-biology-flexbook-2.0/section/2.2/primary/lesson/prokaryotic-and-eukaryotic-cells-bio/ 4/6
19/04/2023, 17:49 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells | CK-12 Foundation

Prokaryotic cells are cells without a nucleus. The DNA in prokaryotic cells is in the
cytoplasm rather than enclosed within a nuclear membrane. Prokaryotic cells are found
in single-celled organisms, such as bacteria. Organisms with prokaryotic cells are called
prokaryotes. They were the first type of organisms to evolve and are still the most
common organisms today.

Ribosome Mitochondria Vesicles Lysosomes Golgi apparatus

Nucleus DNA Endoplasmic reticulum Cytoplasm Cell membrane

Chloroplasts Central vacuole Pili Cell wall Capsule

Bacteria Animal Plant

DID YOU KNOW?

Mature red blood cells (RBCs) do not have a nucleus present. RBCs
contain hemoglobin protein that binds to oxygen and helps in the

https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-biology-flexbook-2.0/section/2.2/primary/lesson/prokaryotic-and-eukaryotic-cells-bio/ 4/6