Multiple Choice
Which of the following features distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
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1. Overview of Cell Biology
Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
Multiple Choice
Which type of cell lacks a membrane-bound nucleus?
A
Plant cell
B
Animal cell
C
Prokaryotic cell
D
Eukaryotic cell
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Understand the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells: Prokaryotic cells do not have a membrane-bound nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.
Recall that plant and animal cells are types of eukaryotic cells, meaning they have a defined nucleus enclosed by a membrane.
Recognize that prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, lack a membrane-bound nucleus; their genetic material is free-floating within the cell.
Identify that the question asks which type of cell lacks a membrane-bound nucleus, so the answer must be a prokaryotic cell.
Conclude that among the options given, the prokaryotic cell is the correct choice because it does not have a nucleus enclosed by a membrane.
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