What is the differernce between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Answer 1

The most commonly identified difference is that eukaryotic cells are nucleated, prokaryotic cells are not.

Most eukaryotic cells have only one nucleus, but some have more. Some species of a fungus called slime molds are known to have several thousand nuclei in one cell.

However the more general difference is that eukaryotic cells contain organelles (e.g. mitochondria, chloroplasts, nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus) and prokaryotic cells don't. These are believed to have originated as symbiotic microorganisms that entered the cells of the ancestors of early eukaryotes and took up permanent residence.

Answer 2

The difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells is that prokaryotic cells do not have membrane- bound organelles. They also do not have an enclosed nucleus with their DNA. Eukaryotic cells however do have membrane bound organelles along with an enclosed nucleus. They are also larger in size then prokaryotes.

Answer 3

Prokaryotic cells have a cell wall, Eukaryotic cells do not. Eukaryotic cells are much larger an are in fact more complex then Prokaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus bound by a doubled membrane. Prokaryotic cells have no nucleus.

Answer 4

Prokaryotic cells are simpler, smaller, and lack a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells are more complex, larger, and contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum. Eukaryotic cells are found in plants, animals, fungi, and protists, while prokaryotic cells are found in bacteria and archaea.

Answer 5

Prokaryotic cells are primitive cells that lack many organelles. Eukaryotic cells are advanced cells with many different kinds of organelles.