Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic

• What is the definition of a prokaryotic cell?


  The genetic material is not enclosed in a nucleus; it is a single loop of DNA.
• Give an example of a prokaryotic cell.


  Bacteria
• What is the definition of a eukaryotic cell?


  Eukaryotic cells have their genetic material enclosed in a nucleus.
• Give three examples of eukaryotic cells.


  Plant cell, animal cell, yeast cell.
• What are three differences between eukaryotes and prokaryotes?


  • Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus.
  • Prokaryotes have plasmids.
  • Prokaryotes are smaller and do not have mitochondria.