Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells

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Features of eukaryotic cells
They have a nucleus
They are larger and more complex than prokaryotic cells
Nucleus
Houses genetic material
Controls cell activities
Cytoplasm
Gel-like substance where chemical reactions happen
Cell membrane
Controls what enters and exits the cell
Mitochondria
The site of aerobic respiration, which releases energy
Ribosomes
Where proteins are synthesised
Cell wall
Made of cellulose
Provides support and structure
Permanent vacuole
Contains cell sap which is a storage for sugar and salts
Chloroplasts
The location of photosynthesis
Contains chlorophyll to absorb light
What type of cell is a plant cell
Eukaryotic
What type of cell is an animal cell
Eukaryotic
Differences between plant and animal cells
Animal cells don't have cell walls and chloroplasts
Animal cells usually have smaller vacuoles
Features of a prokaryotic cell
They do not have a nucleus, instead a singular circular strand of DNA
They are smaller and simpler
They have smaller additional rings of DNA called plasmids
What type of cell is a bacterial cell
Prokaryotic