What is the defining characteristic of eukaryotic cells that sets them apart from prokaryotic cells? (1 point

• Eukaryotic cells are smaller than prokaryotic cells.
• Eukaryotic cells do not use DNA for genetic material.
• Eukaryotic cells lack organelles, while prokaryotic cells contain them.
• Eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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The defining characteristic of eukaryotic cells that sets them apart from prokaryotic cells is that eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.