eukaryotes and prokaryotes

• Eukaryotic cells

  Cells that contain their genetic material enclosed in a nucleus
• Eukaryotic cells

  • Contain a nucleus
  • Contain a cell membrane
  • Contain cytoplasm
• Prokaryotic cells

  Cells where the genetic material is not enclosed in a nucleus
• Prokaryotic cells

  • Do not have a nucleus
  • Have a cell membrane
  • Have a cell wall
  • Contain cytoplasm
  • May have plasmids
• Prokaryotic cells

  Are much smaller than eukaryotic cells
• Eukaryotic cells include animal and plant cells
• Prokaryotic cells include bacterial cells
• You will find plenty of questions on eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells in the revision workbook