Introduction | Structures/Functions | Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes | Types | Reproduction | Theory | Glossary | Credits

All cells fall into one of the two major classifications of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Prokaryotes were here first and for billions of years were the only form of life. Why are eukaryotes such a formidable challenge? Find out in this section!

Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes Links Prokaryote Form and Function http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/SMD/mbi/cann/109/Prokaryotes.html Introduction to the Classification of Prokaryotes http://heg-school.aw.com/bc/sci/bio/supps/cmr2e/activity/CP/cpintro.htm Methods and Equipment for Prokaryote Classification http://heg-school.aw.com/bc/sci/bio/supps/cmr2e/activity/CP/cpmeth1.htm The Eukaryote Cell: A Virtual Tour http://www-class.unl.edu/bios201/group6/index.html Characteristics of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes http://esg-www.mit.edu:8001/esgbio/cb/prok_euk.html Eukaryotes http://ag.arizona.edu/ENTO/tree/eukaryotes/eukaryotes.html Mitochondrial Eukaryotes http://phylogeny.arizona.edu/tree/eukaryotes/mitochondrial_eukaryotes.html 2 Characteristics of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes http://ernie.bgsu.edu/~midden/MITBCT/cb/prok_euk.html