Prokaryotic vs

Eukaryotic
What is a cell?
 Cells are the basic units of living
organisms.
 Cell Theory
The cell theory states that:
◦ All living things are made of one or more
cells

◦ Cells are the basic unit of structure and

function in living things.

◦ All cells come from other cells.

Cell Types

Eukaryotic

Prokaryotic
 Eukaryotic Cells
Eu = “true”
Karyose = kernel, the nucleus
Hence, eukaryotes are the cells with a true nucleus
Cells that contain organelles which are held together
by membranes

Examples: Animals, plants and fungi

 Eukaryotic Cell Structure
Cell membrane
-also called “Plasma membrane”
-the flexible boundary of a cell
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Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cell Structure

Cell Structure Prokaryotic Cell Typical Animal

Eukaryotic Cell
Cell Membrane Yes Yes
Cell Wall Yes No

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Cilia or Flagella Yes, simple Yes, complex

Endoplasmic Reticulum No Yes

Golgi Complex No Yes

Lysosomes No Yes
Mitochondria No Yes
Nucleus No Yes
Ribosomes Yes, simple Yes, complex