THE CELL
is the basic unit of life
all cells have characteristics in common
there are 2 categories
they
contain a molecule in a membrane
contain DNA as genetic material
contain RNA molecules and proteins
in particular enzymes
produce energy and eliminate waste
duplicate with cell division
decide with a sensing system
PROKARYOTES
EUKARYOTES
don't have a nucleus in a membrane
are single-celled
reproduce with binary fission
are bigger and more complex
have a nucleus surrounded by DNA
with genes and chromosomes
contain "organelles" in a membrane
like mitochondria and chloroplasts