Question

thinking back to what you learned about cell types, how are prokaryotes different from eukaryotes? select all that apply.
prokaryotes are larger than eukaryotes
prokaryotes are smaller than eukaryotes
prokaryotes usually have more dna than eukaryotes
prokaryotes have more than one nucleus
prokaryotes usually have less dna than eukaryotes
prokaryotes do not have a nucleus
prokaryotes do not have organelles
prokaryotes have lots of organelles

Explanation:

1. Size: Prokaryotes (e.g., bacteria) are generally smaller (typically 1 - 5 μm) than eukaryotes (e.g., plant/animal cells, usually 10 - 100 μm). So "Prokaryotes are smaller than eukaryotes" is correct.
2. DNA Amount: Prokaryotes have a single, circular chromosome and less DNA overall compared to eukaryotes, which have multiple linear chromosomes with more DNA. Thus "Prokaryotes usually have less DNA than eukaryotes" is correct.
3. Nucleus: Prokaryotes lack a membrane - bound nucleus (their genetic material is in the nucleoid region), while eukaryotes have a true nucleus. So "Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus" is correct.
4. Organelles: Prokaryotes have no membrane - bound organelles (like mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum), though they have ribosomes (non - membrane - bound). So "Prokaryotes do not have organelles" (in the context of membrane - bound) is correct.

Incorrect options:

• "Prokaryotes are larger than eukaryotes" is wrong as prokaryotes are smaller.
• "Prokaryotes usually have more DNA than eukaryotes" is wrong as they have less.
• "Prokaryotes have more than one nucleus" is wrong as they have no nucleus (let alone multiple).
• "Prokaryotes have lots of organelles" is wrong as they lack membrane - bound organelles.

Answer:

• Prokaryotes are smaller than eukaryotes
• Prokaryotes usually have less DNA than eukaryotes
• Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus
• Prokaryotes do not have organelles