Prokaryotic
Structure
No nucleus
No membrane bound organelles
Eukaryotic
Structure
Nucleus
Membrane bound organelles
Larger than Prokaryotic cells
Archae
Halophiles
Methanogens
Thermoacidophiles
Bacteria
Reproduction
Binary Fission
Asexual
Produces clones
Fast
Conjugation
Sexual
Produces genetic diversity
Slow
Eukarya
Animalia
Plantae
Fungi
Fungi Imperfecti
Asexual reproduction
Diverse
Zygospore
Multicellular
Mostly terrestrial
Chytrids
Aquatic
Club Fungi
Large hyphae network
Sac Fungi
Can break down hard objects
Lichen
Important food source
Protista
Plant like protists
Animal like protists
Fungi like protists
Reproduction cycles
Lytic
Shorter cycle
Lysogenic
Slowly repliaces
Contains DNA and RNA
Reproduces quickly and requires host to reproduce as well
Genetic
Diverse gene pool
Genetic Variation
Provides resistance
Disease
Changes in habitat
Ecosystem
Biotic
Living organisms
Abiotic
Climate
Landscape