Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
 
1. Overview
2. Prokaryotes: Morphology
3. Prokaryotes:
External Structures
4. Prokaryotes:
The Cell Wall
5. Prokaryotes:
Internal Structures
6. Eukaryotic Cells
Endosymbiotic Theory
 

Objectives:

1. Distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

2. List five characteristics of each of the following:

  • · Prokaryotic cells
  • · Eukaryotic cells
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    Comparing Of Prokaryotic And Eukaryotic Cells: An Overview

    1. Prokaryotic cells are similar in their chemical composition and chemical reactions.

    2. Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-enclosed organelles (including a nucleus.)

    3. Peptidoglycan is found in prokaryotic cell walls but not in eukaryotic cell walls.

    4. Eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus and other organelles.