Cell
Cell Theory states that :
Prokaryotic Cell | Eukaryotic Cell |
It is simple and primitive in nature. | It is developed and comparatively complex in nature. |
The nucleus is not well organized. It has no nuclear membrane and nucleolus. | The nucleus is well organized. Nuclear membrane and nucleolus are present. |
The cell has no membrane bound organelles except ribosomal granules. | The cell contains almost all the membrane bound organelles. |
Chromosomes are not formed in this cell during cell division. | Chromosomes are formed in the nucleus during cell division. |
Single DNA thread remains freely in the nuclear material. | DNA is present in the nuclear reticulum or chromosomes. |
Plant Cell | Animal Cell |
A plant cell has a rigid wall on the outside. | Cell wall is absent. |
It is usually larger in size. | An animal cell is comparatively smaller in size |
It cannot change its shape | An animal cell can often change its shape |
Plastids are found in plant cells. | Plastids are usually absent. |
Plant cells exposed to sunlight possess chlorophyll containing plastids called chloroplasts. | Chlorophyll is absent |
A mature plant cell contains a large central vacuole. | An animal cell often possesses many small vacuoles. |
Nucleus lies on one side in the peripheral cytoplasm. | Nucleus usually lies in the center. |
Mitochondria are comparatively fewer. | Mitochondria are generally more numerous. |
Cristae are tubular in plant mitochondria. | Cristae are plate - like in animal mitochondria. |
Plant cells do not burst if placed in hypotonic solution due to the presence of cell wall. | Animal cells usually burst if placed in hypotonic solution unless and until they possess contractile vacuoles. |
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1. What is a cell? | ![]() |
2. What are the main types of cells? | ![]() |
3. How do cells communicate with each other? | ![]() |
4. What is the role of the cell membrane? | ![]() |
5. How do cells reproduce? | ![]() |
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