Prokaryotes vs Eukarytotes

Eukaryotes have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, prokaryotes do not.

Prokaryotes have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, eukaryotes do not.

Eukaryotes and prokaryotes both have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Prokaryotes have a more complex cell structure than eukaryotes.

Both have a cell membrane.

Both have a nucleus.

Both have membrane-bound organelles.

Both lack genetic material.

To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.

To store genetic material.

To produce energy for the cell.

To synthesize proteins.

DNA

RNA

Proteins

Lipids

Nucleus

Cell membrane

Ribosomes

Cytoplasm

To organize and compartmentalize cellular functions.

To provide energy to the cell.

To protect the cell from external damage.

To synthesize genetic material.

Plants, animals, and fungi.

Bacteria and archaea.

Viruses and bacteria.

Algae and viruses.