Question

Which of these best distinguishes a prokaryotic cell from a eukaryotic cell?

• A. Prokaryotic cells have a cell wall, but eukaryotic cells do not
• B. Prokaryotic cells have flagella, but eukaryotic cells do not
• C. Prokaryotic cells do not have a membrane-bounded nucleus, but eukaryotic cells do have such nucleus
• D. Prokaryotic cells have ribosomes but eukaryotic cells do not have ribosomes

Answer 1

The correct option is C Prokaryotic cells do not have a membrane-bounded nucleus, but eukaryotic cells do have such nucleus

The eukaryotic cells are so called because the genetic material is enclosed in nuclear envelope, while in prokaryotes the genetic material is present in the cytoplasm.

So, the correct answer is 'Prokaryotic cells do not have a membrane-bounded nucleus, but eukaryotic cells do have such nucleus'.