Question

How is eukaryotic cell division different from prokaryotic? ( I know prokaryotic is simpler, but i need a little more explanation)

Answer 1

Cell division is simpler in prokaryotes than eukaryotes because prokaryotic cells themselves are simpler.Prokaryotic cells have single circular chromosome, no nucleus, and few other organelles. Eukaryotic cells, in contrast, have multiple chromosomes contained within a nucleus, and many other organelles.

• Prokaryotic cells divide by the process of binary fission.
• They include DNA replication, chromosome segregation, and finally the separation into two daughter cells.
• Eukaryotes, cell division occurs in two major steps: mitosis and cytokinesis.
• Mitosis:- multi-phase process in which the nucleus of the cell divides. Mitosis, the nuclear membrane breaks down and later reforms. The chromosomes are sorted and separated so that each daughter cell receives a diploid number (2 sets) of chromosomes.
• Cytokinesis:-It is the division of the cytoplasm in eukaryotic cells, resulting in 2 genetically identical daughter cells.