Multiple Choice
Which of the following processes occurs in prokaryotes but not in eukaryotes?
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5. Cell Components
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
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Which of the following best describes a difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
A
Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do not.
B
Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.
C
Prokaryotic cells are generally larger than eukaryotic cells.
D
Prokaryotic cells have linear DNA, while eukaryotic cells have circular DNA.
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Understand the basic definitions: Prokaryotic cells are simple, single-celled organisms without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles. Eukaryotic cells are more complex and have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Identify the key structural difference: The presence or absence of a nucleus is a fundamental distinction. Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.
Evaluate the options: Compare each statement to the known characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Analyze the first option: Prokaryotic cells do not have membrane-bound organelles, so this statement is incorrect.
Confirm the correct answer: The statement 'Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus' accurately describes the primary difference between these cell types.
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