Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells Prokaryotic Primitive Simple DNA is in nucleiod region No membrane bound organelles Smaller Bacteria, Archae Eukaryotic modern complex DNA is in nucleus membrane bound organelles Larger Protists, Fungi, Plants Animals
Prokaryotic Cell
Eukaryotic Cell
Domains/kingdoms • Archae: single-celled, prokaryotic, extreme environments, look like bacteria • Bacteria (Eubacteria): true bacteria, single-celled, prokaryotic, includes E. coli • Eukarya (4 Kingdoms) Protista: single-celled plants and animals, eukaryotic, includes Paramecium (pond water organisms) Fungi: multicellular, eukaryotic, chemotrophs, decompsers, includes: yeasts, molds and mushrooms Plantae: multicellular, eukaryotic, autotrophs (photosynthesis), includes: grass, shrubs, trees Animalia: multicellular, eukaryotic, heterotrophs, motile, includes: you!