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how are eukaryotic cells different from prokaryotic cells?
select the two answers that are correct.

• eukaryotic cells have ribosomes, whereas prokaryotic cells do not.
• eukaryotic cells have organelles, whereas prokaryotic cells do not.
• prokaryotic cells use rna, whereas eukaryotic cells use dna.
• prokaryotic cells are generally smaller than eukaryotic cells.
• prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, whereas eukaryotic cells do not.

Explanation:

• Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells have ribosomes (so first option is wrong).
• Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles (e.g., nucleus, mitochondria) which prokaryotes lack (second option correct).
• Both use DNA as genetic material (third option wrong).
• Prokaryotes are typically 1-10 μm, eukaryotes 10-100 μm (fourth option correct).
• Eukaryotes have a nucleus, prokaryotes do not (fifth option wrong). Thus the two correct answers are B and D.

Answer:

B. Eukaryotic cells have organelles, whereas prokaryotic cells do not., D. Prokaryotic cells are generally smaller than eukaryotic cells.