Question

Complete the statement by filling in the blank with the correct answer. The main difference between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell is the presence of a

Answer 1

Answer: The given statement can be completed as-

The main difference between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell is the presence of a true nucleus in eukaryotes.

Eukaryotes are those organisms, which possess a membrane bound nucleus ( true nucleus in the cell) that contains the genetic material ( DNA) of the living organisms. The eukaryotic cells also contain membrane bound subcellular organelles like endoplasmic reticulum, golgi complex, mitochondria.

Example- Plants and animals.

Prokaryotes are those organisms that do not possess a membrane bound true nucleus and subcellular organelles. The genetic material lies in the cytoplasm of the cell.

Example- Bacteria like E.coli.