Q. 2. How is a prokaryotic cell different from a eukaryotic cell?
Prokaryotic Cell | Eukaryotic Cell |
1. Prokaryotic cells are quite small in size. ( 1 - 10 pm) |
1. Eukaryotic cells are relatively larger. (5-100 pm) |
The nuclear region is poorly defined as the nuclear membrane is absent. |
2. Nuclear membrane is present and the nuclear region is well defined.
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3. Organelles are not membrane-bound. | 3. Organelles are membrane-bound. |
4. Only one chromosome is present. | 4. More than one chromosome is present. |