Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes

• What is a key feature of both animal and plant cells?

  They have a nucleus
• What does the nucleus contain in eukaryotic cells?

  Genetic material (DNA)
• How is the genetic material organized in eukaryotic cells?

  It is enclosed in a nucleus
• What are the two additional features of eukaryotic cells mentioned?

  Cell membrane and cytoplasm
• What is the correct term for the outer layer of eukaryotic cells?

  Cell membrane
• What type of cells are bacteria classified as?

  Prokaryotic cells
• What is a key characteristic of prokaryotic cells regarding their genetic material?

  It is not enclosed in a nucleus
• How do the sizes of prokaryotic cells compare to eukaryotic cells?

  Prokaryotic cells are much smaller
• What is the structure of the genetic material in bacteria?

  It consists of a single loop of DNA
• What are plasmids in prokaryotic cells?

  Small rings of DNA
• What additional structure do prokaryotic cells have besides the cell membrane?

  Cell wall
• What type of cell wall do prokaryotic cells have?

  Bacterial cell wall
• What do prokaryotic cells contain besides the cell membrane and cell wall?

  Cytoplasm
• What are the main differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

  Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus; prokaryotic cells do not
• What are the key definitions to learn about eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

  • Eukaryotic cells: Genetic material enclosed in a nucleus
  • Prokaryotic cells: Genetic material not enclosed in a nucleus
• What are the functions of the cell membrane and cytoplasm?

  • Cell membrane: Protects the cell and regulates entry/exit
  • Cytoplasm: Site of metabolic processes