A typical eukaryotic cell also has additional membrane-bound organelles of varying shapes and sizes. In contrast, a prokaryotic cell (right) does not have membrane-bound DNA and also lacks other ...

Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells possess a nucleus enclosed within a cell membrane. Prokaryotic cells, however, do not possess any membrane-bound cellular compartments.

Flagella are primarily used for cell movement and are found in prokaryotes as well as some eukaryotes. The prokaryotic flagellum spins, creating forward movement by a corkscrew shaped filament. A ...