📌 Summary Table: Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
| Feature | Prokaryotic | Eukaryotic |
| Size | Small (2–8 µm) | Larger (10–100 µm) |
| Nucleus | ❌ No true nucleus | ✅ True nucleus |
| DNA Form | Circular, free in nucleoid | Linear, inside nucleus |
| Organelles | ❌ Absent | ✅ Present (mitochondria, ER, etc.) |
| Cell Wall | Peptidoglycan (in bacteria) | Cellulose (plants) or none (animals) |
| Ribosomes | Small (70S) | Larger (80S) |
| Reproduction | Binary fission | Mitosis or meiosis |
| Examples | Bacteria, Archaea | Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protozoa |
📚 Learning Tips for IAA Academy Students
- Use mnemonics like “NORM CRP” to memorize characteristics.
- Draw diagrams of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells side by side.
- Remember: Size, Structure, and Organelles are key differences.
- Understand with examples — bacteria are everywhere: in yogurt, soil, even your body!