Question

distinguish between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell by selecting the accurate statements that apply to eukaryotic cells. check all that apply
a only eukaryotic cells have flagella.
b only eukaryotic cells have mitochondria.
c only eukaryotic cells have a cell membrane.
d only eukaryotic cells have an endoplasmic reticulum.
e only eukaryotic cells have dna enclosed in a nucleus.

Explanation:

• Option A: Prokaryotic cells can also have flagella (e.g., bacterial flagella). So this is incorrect.
• Option B: Mitochondria are membrane - bound organelles. Prokaryotic cells lack membrane - bound organelles. Eukaryotic cells have mitochondria. This is correct.
• Option C: Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have a cell membrane. So this is incorrect.
• Option D: Endoplasmic reticulum is a membrane - bound organelle. Prokaryotic cells lack membrane - bound organelles. Eukaryotic cells have an endoplasmic reticulum. This is correct.
• Option E: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleoid (a region with DNA) but no true nucleus. Eukaryotic cells have DNA enclosed in a nucleus. This is correct.

Answer:

B. Only eukaryotic cells have mitochondria; D. Only eukaryotic cells have an endoplasmic reticulum; E. Only eukaryotic cells have DNA enclosed in a nucleus.