Prokaryotic And Eukaryotic Cells

Question 1

What is the size of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Answer 1

• Prokaryotes are smaller (about 0.1-10 micrometers in diameter).
• Eukaryotes are larger (about 10-100 micrometers in diameter).

Question 2

What is the genetic material and nuclear structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Answer 2

• It’s a circular strand in prokaryotes.
• It’s linear in the form of chromosomes in eukaryotes.

Question 3

Is there membrane-bound organelles in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Answer 3

• No for prokaryotes.
• Yes for eukaryotes.

Question 4

What is the size of ribosomes in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Answer 4

• 70S in prokaryotes (smaller).
• 80S in eukaryotes (larger).

Question 5

Where is the site of respiration in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Answer 5

• Cytoplasm or cell membrane in prokaryotes.
• Mitochondria in eukaryotes.