Question

The differentiation between the prokaryotes and eukaryotes is based on

• A. nucleus
• B. cell organelles
• C. cell division
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of the above

The main difference between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell is the type of nucleus. The prokaryotic nucleus is primitive and is called a nucleoid while the eukaryotic nucleus is true with the nuclear membrane, nucleolus and the chromosomes. Other
than this, the prokaryotes and eukaryotes differ in the absence and presence of cell organelles and the type of cell divisions that take place. In prokaryotes it is simple binary fission while in the eukaryotes it is mitosis and meiosis.