Question

What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?(1 point) Responses Presence of ribosomes Presence of ribosomes Presence of membrane-bound organelles Presence of membrane-bound organelles Ability to reproduce Ability to reproduce Presence of DNA

Answer 1

The key distinction that separates prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells is the **presence of membrane-bound organelles**. Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, whereas eukaryotic cells have them (such as the nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum).