Question

complete the table. characteristic eukaryotic cells prokaryotic cells contain a nucleus with linear chromosomes comprise unicellular organisms contain ribosomes comprise multicellular organisms contain cytoplasm have a cell membrane

Explanation:

1. Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus with linear chromosomes, while prokaryotic cells do not. Prokaryotic cells have circular DNA not enclosed in a nucleus.
2. Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells can be unicellular. Some eukaryotes like yeast are unicellular, and most prokaryotes are unicellular.
3. Both contain ribosomes as ribosomes are essential for protein - synthesis in all cells.
4. Eukaryotes can be multicellular (e.g., plants, animals), while prokaryotes are generally unicellular.
5. Both have cytoplasm which is the jelly - like substance inside the cell membrane where cellular processes occur.
6. Both have a cell membrane which acts as a barrier and controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Answer:

Characteristic	Eukaryotic cells	Prokaryotic cells
Comprise unicellular organisms	Yes	Yes
Contain ribosomes	Yes	Yes
Comprise multicellular organisms	Yes	No
Contain cytoplasm	Yes	Yes
Have a cell membrane	Yes	Yes