Question

The division of the plant kingdom into prokaryota and eukaryota is based on the characters of

• A. Nucleus only
• B. Chromosomes only
• C. Cell organelles only
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Nucleus only

The primary distinction between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell is based on the nucleus. Hence, a cell having a 'pro' or primitive nucleus is called as prokaryotic, where the word 'karyon' means nucleus. Similarly, the cells with the advanced or well-developed nucleus are called as eukaryotic, where the word 'karyon' means nucleus. A prokaryotic cell also lacks membrane-bound cell organelles like chloroplast, mitochondria, Golgi bodies. etc., which are a characteristic of eukaryotic cell.