Which statement correctly compares a eukaryotic cell and a prokaryotic cell? Choose all answers that are correct. A. Eukaryotes use flagella for movement, while prokaryotes use pili. B. Eukaryotes have multiple strands of DNA, while prokaryotes contain a single DNA molecule that displays a circular form. C. Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles, but prokaryotes do not. D. Eukaryotes come in only three shapes - spherical, elongated, or spiral, while prokaryotes have many shapes.

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Thomas Boyer

Biology

21 September, 05:11

Which statement correctly compares a eukaryotic cell and a prokaryotic cell? Choose all answers that are correct. A. Eukaryotes use flagella for movement, while prokaryotes use pili. B. Eukaryotes have multiple strands of DNA, while prokaryotes contain a single DNA molecule that displays a circular form. C. Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles, but prokaryotes do not. D. Eukaryotes come in only three shapes - spherical, elongated, or spiral, while prokaryotes have many shapes.

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Willow Wolfe · Answer 1

The answer is C. Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles, but prokaryotes do not.

The main difference between a eukaryotic and a prokaryotic cell is the presence of a nucleus and organelles in the eukaryotic cell and their absence in the prokaryotic cell. Prokaryotic DNA is not inside a membrane. The absence of nucleus and membrane-bound organelles classifies organisms as prokaryotes.