Prokaryotic cells Vs Eukaryotic cell Flashcards
Define a prokaryotic cell
A small cell which has no nucleus or nuclear envelope
No true nucleus, only an area where DNA is found
P
Dna is not associated with proteins
p
Distinct nucleus, with clear nuclear envelope
e
Some DNA may be in the form of circular strands called plasmids
p
DNA is associated with proteins called histones
e
There are no plasmids and DNA is linear
e
No membrane bound organelles
p
Membrane bound organelles such as mitochondria are present
e
Chloroplasts present in plants and algae
e
Ribosomes are larger (80s)
e
Where present , cell wall is made mostly of cellulose (or chitin in fungi)
e
no chloroplasts,only bacterial chlorophyll associated with the cell surface membrane
p
cell wall made of murien
p
no capsule
e