Differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
Prokaryotic cell |
Eukaryotic cell |
- They are generally small in size (1-10 micrometer). | 1. Eukaryotic cells are comparatively larger in size.
- Nuclear matter is undefined without any nuclear membrane and is called as nucleoid. | 2. A true nucleus with nuclear membrane is present.
- Single chromosome is present as genetic material. | 3. More than one chromosome is present.
- It lacks any membrane bound organelles, i.e., ER, Golgi body, mitochondria etc, are absent. | 4. It is characterized by presence of membrane bound organelles.
- 70S type ribosome is present. | 5. 80S type ribosome is present.
- Cell division occurs by fission, budding or fragmentation. | 6. It exhibits mitosis and meiosis as cell division processes.