eukaryote vs prokaryote

Question 1

size

Answer 1

prokaryote cells are smaller- typically less than 10um long and 1-2um wide

eukaryote cells are larger typically larger than 10um

Question 2

nucleus

Answer 2

prokaryotes- no

eukaryote- yes

Question 3

membrane bound organelles

Answer 3

prokaryote- no

eukaryote- yes

Question 4

ribosomes

Answer 4

prokaryotes- yes 18nm in size

eukaryotes- yes 22nm in size

Question 5

chromosomes

Answer 5

prokaryotes- a single loop of DNA no histones

eukaryotes- DNA associated with proteins(histones)

Question 6

flagellum

Answer 6

prokaryotes some cells have a flagellum. it has a very different structure

eukaryote - some cells have a flagellum with 9+2 structure of microtubules