Eukaryotes vs. Prokaryotes
Eukaryotes vs. Prokaryotes
Organisms can be either eukaryotes or prokaryotes.
Eukaryotes
Their cells
have a nucleus containing DNA
Divide using mitosis
They include
Fungi
Protists
Plants
Animals
A eukaryote can be unicellular
Prokaryotes are non-complex, single-celled organisms
Have a nucleoid instead of a nucleus
Lack membrane-bound organelles.
DNA is circular and floats around in cytoplasm
Divide using binary fission
They include
Bacteria
Archaea