prokaryotes eukaryotes

• Cells are the basic units of life
• All organisms are made up of cells
• Name the two categories of cells

  Eukaryotic and prokaryotic
• All cells have several common structures including cell membrane, cytoplasm and genetic material (DNA)
• Eukaryotic cells are usually more larger and complex than prokaryotic cells
• Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus
• Eukaryotic cells have organelles such as mitochondria
• Cellular respiration takes place in the mitochondria
• Protein synthesis occurs in the ribosomes
• Eukaryotic cells make up all animal and plant cells
• Plant cells are eukaryotic and have several specific structures such as the cell wall, chloroplast and a large permanent vacuole
• The cell wall provides structural support and is made up of cellulose
• Photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplasts
• The large permanent vacuole contains cell sap which helps maintain the cells shape
• Prokaryotic cells are much simpler than eukaryotic cells
• Prokaryotic cells do not have membrane bound organelles like mitochondria
• Cell walls are also present in prokaryotic cells
• The flagella and pili may be present for movement and adhesion in the prokaryotic cells
• Bacteria are the most common examples of prokaryotic cells