How is a prokaryotic cell different from a eukaryotic cell?
Differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell| Prokaryotic cell | Eukaryotic cell |
| 1. They are generally small in size (1-10 micrometer). | 1. Eukaryotic cells are comparatively larger in size. |
| 2. Nuclear matter is undefined without any nuclear membrane and is called as nucleoid. | 2. A true nucleus with nuclear membrane is present. |
| 3. Single chromosome is present as genetic material. | 3. More than one chromosome is present. |
| 4. It lacks any membrane bound organelles, i.e., ER, Golgi body, mitochondria etc, are absent. | 4. It is characterized by presence of membrane bound organelles. |
| 5. 70S type ribosome is present. | 5. 80S type ribosome is present. |
| 6. Cell division occurs by fission, budding or fragmentation. | 6. It exhibits mitosis and meiosis as cell division processes. |