A Major Distinction Between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells is That

Question

A major distinction between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is that
A) prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus,whereas eukaryotic cells do.
B) prokaryotic cells do not have DNA,whereas eukaryotic cells do.
C) prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells.
D) prokaryotic cells have not prospered,whereas eukaryotic cells are evolutionary "successes."
E) prokaryotic cells cannot obtain energy from their environment,whereas eukaryotic cells can.

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus surrounded by a nuclear membrane. This is a fundamental difference between the two cell types.