Question

Which statement differentiates between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?

Eukaryotic cells have DNA; prokaryotic cells do not.
Prokaryotic cells have DNA; eukaryotic cells do not.
Eukaryotic cells have nuclei; prokaryotic cells do not.
Prokaryotic cells have nuclei; eukaryotic cells do not.

Answer 1

Answer: Eukaryotic cells have nuclei; prokaryotic cells do not.

Explanation: Eukaryotic cells have chromosomes that are enclosed in nucleus and are separated from the cytoplasm by the Nuclear membrane.

Whereas, on the other hand, Prokaryotic cells only have small range of organelles, usually only a plasma memrane and ribosomes.

Answer 2

Eukaryotic cells have nuclei; prokaryotic cells do not.

Step-by-step explanation:

Eukaryotic cells have a separate organelle named nucleus (plural: nuclei) which is a double membranous structure meant for the storage of genetic material i.e. chromosomes (DNA). Prokaryotes on the other hand have an irregularly shaped structure named nucleoid instead of nucleus. All the genetic material of the prokaryotes is within the nucleoid. Unlike nucleus, nucleoid does not have any nuclear membrane & it is spread in the cytosol freely.