INTRODUCTION
CELL STRUCTURE
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Question
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Which of the following is a major difference between a prokaryote and a eukaryote?
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The need for nutrients.
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The presence of a nucleus.
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The presence of a cell membrane.
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The presence of DNA.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The defining characteristic feature that distinguishes between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell is the nucleus. In prokaryotic cells, the true nucleus is absent, moreover, membrane-bound organelles are present only in eukaryotic cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -The primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is that a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles are only present in eukaryotic cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -Prokaryotic cells (bacteria) lack a nuclear envelope; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus in which the genetic material is separated from the cytoplasm.
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