Question

question 12 of 25
which statement describes one difference between eukaryotic
cells and prokaryotic cells?

a. only eukaryotic cells are found in unicellular organisms.

b. eukaryotic cells are smaller and less complex than
prokaryotic cells.

c. only eukaryotic cells contain dna.

d. only eukaryotic cells have specialized organelles
enclosed in membranes.

Explanation:

• Option A: Prokaryotic organisms (like bacteria) are unicellular, so A is wrong.
• Option B: Eukaryotic cells are generally larger and more complex than prokaryotic cells, so B is wrong.
• Option C: Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells contain DNA, so C is wrong.
• Option D: Eukaryotic cells have membrane - bound organelles (like mitochondria, nucleus), while prokaryotic cells do not have specialized organelles enclosed in membranes. This is a key difference between the two.

Answer:

D. Only eukaryotic cells have specialized organelles enclosed in membranes.