Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic Cells

Central Idea: Cell Structure Comparison

Eukaryotic Cells

• Analogies:

  • Eukaryotic cells are like a large, organized city.

• Main Features:

  • Nucleus

  • Membrane-bound organelles

• Sub-Features:

  • Endoplasmic reticulum

  • Golgi apparatus

  • Mitochondria

  • Chloroplasts (in plant cells)

Prokaryotic Cells

• Analogies:

  • Prokaryotic cells are like a small, efficient village.

• Main Features:

  • No nucleus

  • Lack membrane-bound organelles

• Sub-Features:

  • DNA in nucleoid region

  • Ribosomes

  • Cell wall

  • Flagella or pili