Question

Compared with a eukaryotic cell, a prokaryotic cell Select one:______

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is a. lacks organelles beyond ribosomes.

Explanation:

All cells of higher organisms are bounded by a cell membrane (also called plasma membrane or plasmalema) and contain cytoplasm that surrounds one or more nuclei. Within the cytoplasm there are structures known as organelles, which are specialized in carrying out the metabolic processes of the cell, these cells are called eukaryotes. The prokaryotes are smaller, lack a differentiated nucleus and organelles. The prokaryotic cells are not internally divided by membranous walls, but consist of a single space.

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells contain ribosomes. Ribosomes are organelles not delimited by membranes, these organelles are important since a cell makes all its proteins in its ribosomes.