Types of cells Flashcards
What are eukaryotic cells?
Cells with a nucleus
Where are eukaryotic cells found?
- Plants
- Animals
- Fungi
- Protese
What is the size of eukaryotic cells?
10 - 100 micrometres
What is a eukaryote?
An organism made from eukaryotic cells
What is a prokaryotic cell?
A cell without a nucleus
What is the size of prokaryotic cells?
0.1 -5.0 micrometres
What is a prokaryote?
An organism made from prokaryotic cell
Where can you find prokaryotic cells?
Bacteria
Where is DNA stored in prokaryotic cells?
A single DNA loop in the cytoplasm
Small rings of DNA = Plasmid
How is the genetic information (DNA) shared between cells?
Plasmids can replicate and move between cells
What isn’t in a prokaryotic cell?
- Mitochondria
- Chloroplast
Without mitochondria and chloroplast, what doesn’t happen in a prokaryotic cell?
M = respiration C = photosynthesis