Question

How are eukaryotic cells more efficient than prokaryotic cells?

• A. Any damage to the cell can be easily repaired
• B. There is quick exchange of respiratory gases
• C. Eukaryotic cells have internal compartmentalisation
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The major advantage of a eukaryotic cell is that it has compartments (organelles) with specialised functions (and thus, division of labour). Another advantage is that these cells can be much larger without surface area-to-volume considerations being critical because of the compartmentalisation.