The figure below shows the sizes of prokaryotic, bacterial, and eukaryotic, plant and animal, cells as well as other molecules and organisms on a logarithmic scale.

Overview of prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea). Structural features of prokaryotic cells.

A diagram of a typical prokaryotic cell (upper left), and a micrograph of prokaryotic cells (bottom right). Cell diagram created with Biorender.com. Image credit: "E. coli Bacteria" by NIAID, …

Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles (such as the nucleus and mitochondria), while prokaryotic cells do not. DNA in eukaryotic cells is found inside the nucleus, while DNA …

"In general, prokaryotes are single-celled organisms. However, there's increasing evidence that some groups of prokaryotic cells can organize to form structures that resemble multicellular …

Apply your understanding of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in this set of free, standards-aligned practice questions.

Test your knowledge on the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells!

Overview of eukaryotic cells and how they differ from prokaryotic cells (nucleus, organelles, and linear chromosomes).

Explore the structures and functions of major eukaryotic cell organelles. Understand how the nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, chloroplasts, and …

A diagram of a typical prokaryotic cell (upper left), and a micrograph of prokaryotic cells (bottom right). Cell diagram created with Biorender.com. Image credit: "E. coli Bacteria" by NIAID, …