Difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Eukaryotic:-
Eukaryotic means 'true nucleus'.
Well organised nucleus with nuclear membrane is present.
They are generally multicellular.
Consists of more than one chromosomes.
Ribosomes in it are larger.
Cell size– 1-10um.
Examples:- Animal and Plant cells.
Prokaryotes:-
Prokaryote means 'early nucleus'.
Nuclear membrane is absent.
They are generally unicellular.
Consists of only one chromosome.(But not true chromosome-Plasmid).
Ribosomes in it are smaller in size.
Cell size– 10-100um.
Examples:- Cells of Bacteria and Archaea.
Difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
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