Final answer:
The correct description corresponding to prokaryotic cells is that they are smaller in size compared to eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles and are not exclusive to plants. Instead, they are found in bacteria and archaea.
Step-by-step explanation:
To identify the descriptions corresponding to prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, we must first understand their basic characteristics. Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; instead, their DNA floats within the cell, often in a region called the nucleoid. These cells are generally smaller than eukaryotic cells and lack membrane-bound organelles. They are found in organisms such as bacteria and archaea. In contrast, eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus where their DNA is stored. They are larger than prokaryotic cells, have membrane-bound organelles, and are found in animals, plants, fungi, and protists.
Given these characteristics, the correct statements among the options given are:
- 2) Prokaryotic cells are smaller in size compared to eukaryotic cells.
The incorrect statements are:
- 1) Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not. (It's actually the opposite.)
- 3) Prokaryotic cells are found only in plants, while eukaryotic cells are found in animals. (Prokaryotic cells are found in bacteria and archaea, not plants, and eukaryotic cells are found in both plants and animals.)
- 4) Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do not. (Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, whereas prokaryotic cells do not.)