Question

a student wonders whether removing the nucleus from a cell would result in a new prokaryotic cell. why would this procedure fail to produce a prokaryotic cell?
the cell would lack genetic information.
the cell would lack the structure that is needed to produce energy.
the cell would lack the structure that is needed to protect the cells organelles.
the cell would lack control over materials that move into and out of the cell.

Explanation:

Prokaryotic cells have genetic material (DNA) in the form of a single circular chromosome in the nucleoid region. Eukaryotic cells have DNA in the nucleus. Removing the nucleus from a eukaryotic cell would remove its main store of genetic information. Prokaryotic cells need genetic information to function. Other options are incorrect: mitochondria (in eukaryotes) produce energy (not related to being prokaryotic), cell membrane protects organelles and controls material movement (both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have a cell membrane).

Answer:

A. The cell would lack genetic information.