Single-celled organisms

Components prokaryotic cells

Nucleiod

This contains the DNA molecule.

Cell membrane

A cell membrane separates the insides of cell from the environment.

Membranes are selectively permeable to compounds.

Cytoplasm

Gel inside the cell membrane.

Ribosome

Optional external parts of prokaryotic cells

Cell wall

This lies outside the cell membrane. This provides the cell with structural support, and allows material through to the membrane.

Flagellum

This is a "tail” used for movement.

Glycocalyx

This is a layer outside the cell wall for some cells. This can assist with cell-to-cell communication.

Chemicals in prokaryotic cells

Glycogen

Lipids

Prokaryotic cell reproduction

Fission

Types of prokaryotic cells

Bacteria

Archaea

Eukaryotic cells

Cell nucleus

Mitochondria

Mitosis