Question
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Responses
Prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles.
Prokaryotes lack a cell membrane on the outside.
Prokaryotes use RNA instead of DNA.
Prokaryotes lack ribosomes to make proteins.
Responses
Prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles.
Prokaryotes lack a cell membrane on the outside.
Prokaryotes use RNA instead of DNA.
Prokaryotes lack ribosomes to make proteins.
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The main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is that **prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles**. This is the most accurate statement among the options provided.
To clarify the other options:
- **Prokaryotes lack a cell membrane on the outside**: This is incorrect; prokaryotic cells do have a cell membrane.
- **Prokaryotes use RNA instead of DNA**: This is incorrect; prokaryotes use DNA, just like eukaryotes, though their DNA is typically circular and not contained within a nucleus.
- **Prokaryotes lack ribosomes to make proteins**: This is incorrect; prokaryotes do have ribosomes, although they are smaller than those found in eukaryotic cells.
Therefore, the correct response is that prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles.
To clarify the other options:
- **Prokaryotes lack a cell membrane on the outside**: This is incorrect; prokaryotic cells do have a cell membrane.
- **Prokaryotes use RNA instead of DNA**: This is incorrect; prokaryotes use DNA, just like eukaryotes, though their DNA is typically circular and not contained within a nucleus.
- **Prokaryotes lack ribosomes to make proteins**: This is incorrect; prokaryotes do have ribosomes, although they are smaller than those found in eukaryotic cells.
Therefore, the correct response is that prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles.
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