A | B |
Prokaryotic | means before nucleus. These cells lack a membrane bound nucleus. |
Eukaryotic | means true nucleus. These cells have a membrane bound nucleus. |
Asexual reproduction | a form of reproduction that produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. |
Sexual reproduction | a form of reproduction that produces offspring that are comprised of genetic material that is 50% from the mother and 50% from the father. |
Prokaryotic DNA | a single circular chromosome. |
Eukaryotic DNA | a linear chromosome found within the nucleus of the cell. |
Prokaryotic size | 1 - 10 micrometers |
Eukaryotic size | 10 - 100 micrometers |
Unicellular | made up of only one cell. |
Multicellular | made up of more than one cell. |
Examples of prokaryotes | E coli; streptococcus; streptomyces |
Examples of eukaryotes | yeast; mushrooms; grass; frogs; humans |
Prokaryotic domains | Bacteria and Archaea |
Eukaryotic domains | Eukaryota |