cells

•Cells that lack a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles

•Includes bacteria

•Simplest type of cell

•Single, circular chromosome

•Nucleoid region (center) contains the DNA

•Surrounded by cell membrane & cell wall (peptidoglycan)

•Contain ribosomes (no membrane) in their cytoplasm to make proteins

•Cells that HAVE a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

•Includes protists, fungi, plants, and animals

•More complex type of cells

Contain 3 basic cell structures:

•Nucleus

•Cell Membrane

•Cytoplasm with organelles

•Cells that HAVE a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

•Includes protists, fungi, plants, and animals

•More complex type of cells