Prokaryotic Cells = do not have a nucleus; generally smaller and simpler that Eukaryotic cells.
-Smaller
-does NOT have a Nucleus
-translates to ‘no Nucleus’ OR ‘no true Nucleus’
-simpler
-they don't have all of their genetic material bound in a nucleus, which is why they are simpler forms of life.
-Prokaryotic cells do have genetic information but it is just stored differently
Ex: Bacteria and Single-Celled organisms
Eukaryotic Cells = Contains a Nucleus and are usually larger and more complex than a Prokaryotic cell
-Bigger
-DOES have a Nucleus
-More Complex
-Specialized to do certain things
Ex: All the Cells in a Human’s body. Skin cells, Red Blood cells
