which of the following statements is correct?

Question

a prokaryotic cells contain a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not contain a nucleus
b eukaryotic cells are generally smaller than prokaryotic cells
c prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, whereas eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles
d eukaryotic cells do not have ribosomes but prokaryotic cells do have ribosomes

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

c prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, whereas eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles.

Here’s a brief explanation of the other statements:

• a is incorrect: Prokaryotic cells do not contain a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.
• b is incorrect: Eukaryotic cells are generally larger than prokaryotic cells.
• d is incorrect: Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have ribosomes.