Multiple Choice
What is a major difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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5. Cell Components
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
Multiple Choice
Which of the following structures is found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?
A
Cytoplasm
B
Cell membrane
C
Nucleus
D
Ribosomes
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Understand the basic differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.
Identify the structures listed in the problem: cytoplasm, cell membrane, nucleus, and ribosomes.
Recall that the cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, where cellular processes occur.
Remember that the cell membrane is a protective barrier present in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
Recognize that the nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's genetic material and is found only in eukaryotic cells, distinguishing them from prokaryotic cells.
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