Question

Which statement is true of prokaryotes but not eukaryotes?

Responses

They create proteins using ribosomes
They create proteins using ribosomes

Their cells are enclosed with a plasma membrane.
Their cells are enclosed with a plasma membrane.

Their genetic material isn't enclosed in a nucleus.
Their genetic material isn't enclosed in a nucleus.

They synthesize ATP in mitochondria.

Answer 1

Prokaryotes have their genetic material not enclosed in a nucleus, whereas eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that is true of prokaryotes but not eukaryotes is that their genetic material isn't enclosed in a nucleus. Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have a plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and ribosomes where protein synthesis occurs. However, in eukaryotic cells, the DNA is surrounded by a membrane forming a true nucleus. Additionally, mitochondria, which are responsible for ATP production through cellular respiration, are present only in eukaryotic cells.