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Multiple Choice
What is the main organelle not present in a prokaryotic cell that is present in a eukaryotic cell?
A
Cytoplasm
B
Ribosome
C
Nucleus
D
Cell membrane
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Understand the basic differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells are generally simpler and lack membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have complex structures with membrane-bound organelles.
Identify the organelles listed in the options: Cytoplasm, Ribosome, Nucleus, and Cell membrane.
Recognize that the cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, where cellular processes occur.
Note that ribosomes are present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as they are essential for protein synthesis.
Understand that the nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that houses the genetic material in eukaryotic cells and is absent in prokaryotic cells, which instead have a nucleoid region where their DNA is located.