Comparing Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells

Compare prokaryotic & eukaryotic cells! Learn about nucleus, organelles, and complexity in this biology worksheet.

Compare the two cell types. Complete the table below. Cell Characteristic: Prokaryotic Cells Eukaryotic Cells Nucleus No Yes Membrane Bound Organelles No Yes Complexity Simple Complex Identify the cell type that makes up your body. Prokaryotic Cells Eukaryotic Cells Identify the cell type that makes up a bacteria. Prokaryotic Cells Eukaryotic Cells Identify the cell type that makes up the trees outside. Prokaryotic Cells Eukaryotic Cells Identify the cell type that scientists say were the first type of cells. Prokaryotic Cells Eukaryotic Cells Identify and sort the following characteristics as belonging to PROKARYOTIC CELLS, EUKARYOTIC CELLS, or BOTH CELL TYPES. Prokaryotic Cells DNA contained within the cytoplasm Has no membrane bound organelles DNA is a circular chromosome Does not have a nucleus Ex: bacteria Simple, primitive First cell type Eukaryotic Cells Has membrane bound organelles DNA is a linear, double helix chromosome Has a nucleus DNA contained in the nucleus of the cell Ex: plants, animals, fungi Complex Evolved from a symbiotic relationship between simple cells BOTH Cell Types Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis Have a phospholipid bilayer cell membrane Cytoplasm Genetic information coded in DNA