Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells Comparison

Eukaryotic Cells

• Definition: Eukaryotic cells contain their genetic material (DNA) enclosed in a nucleus.

• Examples: Animal and plant cells.

• Key Features:
      - Genetic material within a nucleus.
      - Cell membrane around the edge.
      - Cytoplasm.

Prokaryotic Cells

• Definition: Prokaryotic cells have genetic material that is not enclosed in a nucleus.

• Size: Much smaller than eukaryotic cells.

• Example: Bacteria.

• Genetic Features:
      - A single loop of DNA.
      - Plasmids (small rings of DNA).

• Key Features:
      - Cell membrane.
      - Bacterial cell wall.
      - Cytoplasm.