State the difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
Prokaryotes | Eukaryotes |
Prokaryotes are primitive cells | Eukaryotes are advanced cells. |
Most prokaryotes are unicellular. | Most eukaryotes are multicellular. |
The nucleus is poorly defined due to the absence of a nuclear membrane. | The nucleus is well defined and is surrounded by a nuclear membrane. |
Nucleolus is absent | Nucleolus is present. |
Cell organelles such as plastids, mitochondria, golgi bodies, etc. are absent. | Cell organelles such as plastids, mitochondria, golgi bodies, etc. are present. |
Example: Bacteria and blue-green algae | Example: Fungi, plant, and animal cells |