Question

according to the text, which of the following is a key characteristic that differentiates prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells? prokaryotic cells lack ribosomes. prokaryotic cells are not considered organisms. prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus. prokaryotic cells do not contain dna.

Explanation:

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus. Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have ribosomes. Prokaryotic cells (like bacteria) are organisms. Prokaryotic cells do contain DNA (in the form of a circular chromosome in the nucleoid region).

Answer:

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus.