Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells

Eukaryotic Cell

Cells with a membrane-bound nucleus; examples include plant and animal cells

Plant Cell

Organelles including mitochondria, cell wall, nucleus, ribosomes, chloroplast, vacuole, cytoplasm, and cell membrane

Animal Cell

Organelles including cytoplasm, ribosomes, cell membrane, and nucleus

Chloroplast

An organelle found in plant cells responsible for photosynthesis

Prokaryotic Cell

Cells without a nucleus, where DNA is free in the cytoplasm. For example, bacteria cells with DNA loops called plasmids.

Plasmids

Small, circular DNA molecules in bacteria that provide genetic advantages.

Pili

Hairlike structures on the surface of bacterial cells that act as scaffolding for presentation.

Capsule

A structure made of mucus that protects bacterial cells from infection and destruction.

Cell wall

Provides strength and structure to the cell.

Cell membrane

Controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Cytoplasm

Where chemical reactions take place.

Flagellum

For locomotion/movement.