Question

which of the following is true about the genetic material of eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
a. only prokaryotic cells contain dna because eukaryotes use rna as their genetic material instead.
b. eukaryotes and prokaryotes both have dna, but it is only enclosed in a membrane in prokaryotic cells.
c. eukaryotes and prokaryotes both have dna, but it is only enclosed in a membrane in eukaryotic cells.
d. only eukaryotic cells contain dna because prokaryotes use rna as their genetic material instead.

Explanation:

Both eukaryotes and prokaryotes have DNA as their genetic material. In eukaryotic cells, DNA is enclosed within a membrane - bound nucleus, while prokaryotic cells lack a membrane - bound nucleus and their DNA is in the cytoplasm.

Answer:

C. Eukaryotes and prokaryotes both have DNA, but it is only enclosed in a membrane in eukaryotic cells.