Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells: Important Parts of Our Ecosystem

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are super important for our environment.

Prokaryotic Cells:

• These are tiny, single-celled organisms, like bacteria.
• They help break down dead plants and animals. This process returns nutrients to the soil, helping new plants grow.
• Prokaryotes also help with nitrogen fixation. This means they change nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use. This is great for plant growth!

Eukaryotic Cells:

• Eukaryotic cells are found in plants, animals, and fungi.
• They help create more complex interactions in nature. For example, plants (which are eukaryotes) make oxygen through a process called photosynthesis. This oxygen is essential for most living things on Earth.
• Fungi also break down organic material, working together with prokaryotes.

Together, these cells help keep a healthy balance in ecosystems.