Prokaryotic Cells

• Has NO nucleus

• A bacterial cell

Features

Cell Wall -> Protects and strengths the cell

Cell Membrane -> Controls what enters and exits the cell

Chromosomal DNA -> Controls the cells activities

Plasmid DNA -> Controls the cells activities

Cytoplasm -> Where the chemical reactions take place

Ribosomes -> Produces proteins

Flagellum -> Rotates to move the bacteria

Slime Coat -> To protect the bacterium

Eukaryotic Cells

• Has a nucleus

• Eg. Animal and Plant Cells

Features

Plant Cells:

Nucleus -> Controls the cells activities

Cell Wall -> Protects and strengthens the cells

Cell Membrane -> Controls what enters and exits the cells

Chloroplasts -> Contains chlorophyll which is needed for photosynthesis

Cytoplasm -> Where the chemical reaction takes place

Large Vacuole -> Contains sap and helps support the cell

Animal Cells :

Nucleus -> Controls the cells activities

Cell Membrane -> Controls what enter and exits the cell

Ribosomes -> Produces proteins

Cytoplasm -> Where chemical reactions take place

Mitochondria -> Where most of the energy is released, in the process of respiration

GCSE Edexcel Definition

Prokaryotic cells are simple cells that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Instead, their genetic material is located in a single circular chromosome that is not surrounded by a membrane.

Eukaryotic cells are complex cells that contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. They are larger and more complex than prokaryotic cells