| Prokaryotic Cell | Eukaryotic Cell |
|---|---|
| $1$. Size: Generally small $(1-10 \,\mu m)$ where $1 \,\mu m = 10^{-6} \,m$. | $1$. Size: Generally large $(5-100 \,\mu m)$. |
| $2$. Nuclear region: Poorly defined due to the absence of a nuclear membrane; known as nucleoid. | $2$. Nuclear region: Well-defined and surrounded by a nuclear membrane. |
| $3$. Chromosome: Single. | $3$. More than one chromosome. |
| $4$. Membrane-bound cell organelles are absent. | $4$. Membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria and plastids are present. |
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