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The Two Cell Types

The Two Cell Types. There are two basic cell types: Prokaryotic cells are simple cells Prokaryotic cells Eukaryotic cells are more complex Eukaryotic

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The Two Cell TypesThe Two Cell Types

There are two basic cell types:

There are two basic cell types:

Prokaryotic cells are simple cells

Eukaryotic cells are more complex

Prokaryotic cells are simple cells

Eukaryotic cells are more complex

ProkaryotesProkaryotes

No nucleusNo internal compartments (these

are also known as organelles)Cells are very small- about .1 – 1

µm

Example: Vibrio (a type of bacteria)

No nucleusNo internal compartments (these

are also known as organelles)Cells are very small- about .1 – 1

µm

Example: Vibrio (a type of bacteria)

A typical prokaryotic cellA typical prokaryotic cell

EukaryotesEukaryotes

DO have a nucleusDO have internal compartments

(organelles)Usually very complex in structureCells are larger- >1 µm

Example: a cheek cell or paramecium

DO have a nucleusDO have internal compartments

(organelles)Usually very complex in structureCells are larger- >1 µm

Example: a cheek cell or paramecium

A typical eukaryotic cellA typical eukaryotic cell

Relative Cell SizesRelative Cell Sizes

Can you tell which is which?

Can you tell which is which?

Can you tell which is which?

Can you tell which is which?

Can you tell which is which?

Can you tell which is which?

Can you tell which is which?

Can you tell which is which?

Can you tell which is which?

Can you tell which is which?

Can you tell which is which?

Can you tell which is which?

Can you tell which is which?

Can you tell which is which?

Can you tell which are which?

Can you tell which are which?