Question

20 which statement accurately compares eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells? eukaryotic cells replicate faster than prokaryotic cells. eukaryotic cells are more complex than prokaryotic cells. only prokaryotic cells lack outer membranes and cell walls. only prokaryotic cells have membrane - bound organelles. clear all

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Eukaryotic cells (not prokaryotic) have membrane - bound organelles. Prokaryotic cells lack them. So this is wrong.
• Option 2: Prokaryotic cells can have cell walls (e.g., bacteria) and all cells have a cell membrane (outer membrane - like structure). So this is wrong.
• Option 3: Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, membrane - bound organelles, and a more complex internal structure compared to prokaryotic cells (which are simpler, lacking a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles). This is correct.
• Option 4: Prokaryotic cells, being simpler, generally replicate faster (e.g., binary fission in bacteria is faster than eukaryotic cell division like mitosis/meiosis). So this is wrong.

Answer:

C. Eukaryotic cells are more complex than prokaryotic cells. (Assuming the third option is labeled C; if the original options had different labels, adjust the label but keep the statement. From the given options, the correct one is "Eukaryotic cells are more complex than prokaryotic cells".)