Prokaryotic Cells
- Simpler and much smaller than eukaryotic cells.
- Lack a membrane-bound nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
- DNA is found in a region called the nucleoid.
- Examples: Bacteria and Archaea.
Eukaryotic Cells
- More complex and larger than prokaryotic cells.
- Have a membrane-bound nucleus that separates the genetic material (DNA) from the cytoplasm.
- Contain membrane-bound organelles that carry out specific functions.
- Examples: Animals, plants, fungi, and protists.
| Feature | Prokaryotic Cell | Eukaryotic Cell |
| Nucleus | Absent | Present |
| Membrane-bound organelles | Absent | Present |
| Size | Smaller | Larger |
| Complexity | Simpler | More complex |
| Examples | Bacteria, Archaea | Animals, plants, fungi, protists |
