What are the two main differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

The main difference between the two types of cell is that prokaryotic cells have no (membrane-bound) organelles. This means that the processes that usually happen in organelles take place in the cytoplasm. The DNA in prokaryotes is circular, whereas DNA in eukaryotes is linear and arranged in chromosomes.

AB
Answered by Alex B. Biology tutor

19512 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What are the differences between meiosis and mitosis?


What is an enzyme? Explain their importance?


What factors change the rate of diffusion? (3) and what is the relationship between these factors? (1)


What is a synapse and how is information transmitted across it?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences