Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes

• What are the two main types of cells discussed in the video?

  Eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells
• What are the key features of eukaryotic cells?

  • Genetic material enclosed in a nucleus
  • Cell membrane
  • Cytoplasm
• What is the function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

  It contains the genetic material (DNA) of the cell
• What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

  • Genetic material is not enclosed in a nucleus
  • Generally smaller than eukaryotic cells
• What is the definition of prokaryotic cells?

  Cells that do not have their genetic material enclosed in a nucleus
• What are the key features of prokaryotic cells?

  • Genetic material consists of a single loop of DNA
  • May contain plasmids (small rings of DNA)
  • Have a cell membrane and a cell wall
  • Contain cytoplasm
• What is the size comparison between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

  Prokaryotic cells are much smaller than eukaryotic cells
• Why is it important not to confuse the cell membrane with the cell wall in prokaryotic cells?

  Because they are different structures with distinct functions
• What are the similarities between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

  • Both have a cell membrane
  • Both contain cytoplasm