What are four differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotes and eukaryotes:
Prokaryotic Cells | Eukaryotic Cells |
Prokaryotes are strictly single-celled organisms. | Eukaryotes include both single-celled and multicellular species. |
DNA is circular in prokaryotes. | DNA is linear in eukaryotes. |
Prokaryotes lack a nucleus. | The nucleus is present in eukaryotes. |
Membrane-bound organelles are absent. | Membrane-bound organelles are present. |