eukaryotic cells

• How is the genetic material organized in eukaryotic cells?

  It is enclosed in a nucleus
• How do prokaryotic cells compare in size to eukaryotic cells?

  Prokaryotic cells are smaller than eukaryotic cells
• What are the main differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

  • Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus; prokaryotic cells do not.
  • Eukaryotic cells are generally larger than prokaryotic cells.
  • Eukaryotic cells contain multiple linear DNA strands; prokaryotic cells have a single loop of DNA.
  • Prokaryotic cells may contain plasmids, while eukaryotic cells do not.
• What are the similarities between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

  • Both types of cells have a cell membrane.
  • Both contain cytoplasm.
  • Both have genetic material (DNA).