NEET BIOLOGY

GENETICS AND EVOLUTION

INHERITANCE AND VARIATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement applies to eukaryotic cells but not prokaryotic cells?
A
utilize mitochondria during energy production
B
flow of nutrients and wastes occurs across a membrane
C
contain DNA as genetic material
D
has no nucleus, but has genetic material
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Expert-Verified Answer. The statement that applies to eukaryotic cells but not to prokaryotic cells-a. utilize mitochondria during energy production. Eukaryotic cells are the type of cell that has a more complex cell type that contains various double-membrane cell organelles.

Detailed explanation-2: -a nucleus. One major difference between the prokaryotic cells and the eukaryotic cells is that the eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, which encases its DNA and has a membrane with pores surrounding it, while the prokaryotic cells have no nucleus and have their DNA free in the cytoplasm of the organism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Prokaryotes, on the other hand, don’t have mitochondria for energy production, so they must rely on their immediate environment to obtain usable energy. Prokaryotes generally use electron transport chains in their plasma membranes to provide much of their energy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Instead of relying on mitochondria, the organism likely uses enzymes in its cytoplasm to break down food and furnish energy, the authors suggest.

Detailed explanation-5: -Prokaryotes lack mitochondria and instead produce their ATP on their cell surface membrane.

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