Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes Flashcards
What is a prokaryote?
Simple cell
What is a eukaryote?
A complex cell
What type of cells are bacteria?
Prokaryotes
What is a key feature of prokaryotes?
They can easily and quickly adapt to living environment and conditions.
Where is the genetic information for a prokaryote?
In the nucleoid as one circular chromosome
Do prokaryotes have membrane-bound organelles?
No.
What is a flagellum?
Propels the cell for movement
What is the function of a pilus and capsule?
To adhere to surfaces or other prokaryotes
Where is genetic information stored in a eukaryote?
The nucleus
What are some examples of eukaryotes?
Protists, fungi, plants and animals
What kind of chromosomes are in a eukaryote?
Linear
What do plant cells have that animal cells do not?
Cell wall, larger vacuoles and chloroplasts
What do both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells contain?
Ribosomes
