What are two major differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures?
Prokaryotic cell:
Eukaryotic cell:
Prokaryotic cell | Eukaryotic cell |
1. Prokaryotic cells are unicellular organisms. | 1. Eukaryotic cells are unicellular or multicellular |
2. It contains a single chromosome. | 2. It contains more than one chromosome. |
3. They are membrane-bound cell organelles such as plastids, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, etc. are absent. | 3. Cell organelles such as plastids, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, etc. are present. |
4. Cell division occurs only by mitosis. | 4. Cell division occurs only by mitosis and meiosis. |
5. Examples: Bacteria and blue-green bacteria. | 5. Examples: Plant cells and animals cells |