Differenc Between Prokaryotes And Eukaryotes

Question 1

Nucleus?

Answer 1

Prokaryote- no true nucleus, only an area where DNA is found

Eukaryote- distinct nucleus, with a nuclear envelope

Question 2

DNA?

Answer 2

Prokaryote- DNA not associated with proteins

Eukaryote- DNA is associated with proteins called histones

Question 3

DNA structure?

Answer 3

Prokaryote- circular strands called plasmids

Eukaryote- no plasmids, DNA is linear

Question 4

Organelles?

Answer 4

Prokaryote- no membrane bound organelles

Eukaryote- membrane bound organelles, such as mitochondria

Question 5

Chloroplasts?

Answer 5

Prokaryote- no chloroplasts, only bacterial chlorophyll associated with cell surface membrane in some bacteria
Eukaryote- chloroplasts present in plants and algae

Question 6

Ribosomes?

Answer 6

Prokaryote- 70S (smaller)

Eukaryote- 80S (larger)

Question 7

Cell wall?

Answer 7

Prokaryote- made of murein

Eukaryote- made of cellulose where present (or chitin in fungi)

Question 8

Capsule?

Answer 8

Prokaryote- may have outer mucilaginous layer called a capsule
Eukaryote- no capsule