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What do only eukaryotic cells have?
Unlike prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic cells have: 1) a membrane-bound nucleus; 2) numerous membrane-bound organelles such as the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, and others; and 3) several, rod-shaped chromosomes.
What features do all eukaryotic cells have?
Eukaryotes and prokaryotes
| Feature | Eukaryotic cell |
|---|---|
| Outer layers of cell | Cell membrane, surrounded by cell wall in plants and fungi. |
| Cell contents | Cytoplasm, cell organelles include mitochondria, ribosomes and chloroplasts in plants. |
| Genetic material | DNA in a nucleus, plasmids are found in a few simple eukaryotic organisms. |
Is virus prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
Are viruses prokaryotic or eukaryotic? Viruses are considered neither eukaryotes nor prokaryotes. They are simpler than cells and lack the characteristics of living things. They are small protein particles and are only able to replicate inside of the cells they infect.
What are two prokaryotes?
The two prokaryote domains, Bacteria and Archaea, split from each other early in the evolution of life.
What kind of organisms are made of eukaryotic cells?
Many different organisms around the world, big and small, are made from eukaryotic cells. Any living thing that is made from more than one cell is made with eukaryotic cells. This includes all animals, plants, seaweed and fungi. Many microscopic organisms also have eukaryotic cells. Groups such as algae and amoebas have eukaryotic cells.
Where is the nucleus located in an eukaryotic cell?
What is a Eukaryotic Cell? Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus enclosed within the nuclear membrane and form large and complex organisms. Protozoa, fungi, plants, and animals all have eukaryotic cells. They are classified under the kingdom Eukaryota.
Why are eukaryotic cells more complex than prokaryotes?
By the end of this section, you will be able to: At this point, it should be clear that eukaryotic cells have a more complex structure than do prokaryotic cells. Organelles allow for various functions to occur in the cell at the same time.
Why are organelles not found in eukaryotic cells?
Organelles perform certain roles to help the cell function more efficiently. In contrast to eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells , which are found in bacteria and many other microorganisms, don’t have their DNA enclosed within a nucleus and don’t have any organelles