The cellular and genomic organisation of prokaryotes are different from that of eukaryotes.
Prokaryotic cells have a small, simple structure compared to eukaryotic cells.
-less surface area per volume.
-simpler and smaller genomes than eukaryotes.
- the genome consists of a ring of DNA with few associated proteins.
-prokaryotes do not have membrane-bound organelle for respiration but many enzymes needed for cellular respiration are attached to the plasma membrane, which may fold and extend into the cell.
-Ribosomes are the only cytoplasmic organelles in prokaryotes and they are not membrane-bound.
