Which of the following statements accurately compares and contrasts eukaryotes and prokaryotes?(1 point)

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Both eukaryotes and prokaryotes have a true nucleus, but only eukaryotes possess membrane-bound organelles.
Both eukaryotes and prokaryotes have a true nucleus, but only eukaryotes possess membrane-bound organelles.

Prokaryotes have a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, whereas eukaryotes lack a true nucleus and organelles.
Prokaryotes have a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, whereas eukaryotes lack a true nucleus and organelles.

Eukaryotes and prokaryotes both lack a true nucleus, but only eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles.
Eukaryotes and prokaryotes both lack a true nucleus, but only eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles.

Eukaryotes have a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotes lack a true nucleus and organelles.

Answer 1

The statement that accurately compares and contrasts eukaryotes and prokaryotes is:

Eukaryotes have a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotes lack a true nucleus and organelles.

This statement correctly reflects the fundamental differences between these two types of cells. Eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus and organelles enclosed by membranes, whereas prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus and typically lack membrane-bound organelles.