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

Question

• 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.
Prokaryotes have a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, whereas eukaryotes lack a true nucleus and organelles.
• Both eukaryotes and prokaryotes have a true nucleus, but only eukaryotes possess membrane-bound 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 highlights that eukaryotic cells contain a defined nucleus and organelles that are enclosed by membranes, whereas prokaryotic cells do not have a true nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.