What is the Difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

You are a eukaryote. Your cells are eukaryotic. Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles, including a nucleus. Eukaryotes can be single-celled or multi-celled, such as you, me, plants, fungi, and insects.

Bacteria are an example of prokaryotes. Prokaryotic cells do not contain a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelle. Prokaryotes include two groups: bacteria and another group called archaea.

Eukaryotic Cell Prokaryotic Cell

Nucleus Present Nucleus Absent

Mitochondria Present Mitochondria Absent

Endoplasmic reticulum Present Absent/

Eg: Animals and Plants Eg: Bacteria and Archaea