NEET Botany Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations accurately describes the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells lack a nuclear membrane, while eukaryotic cells possess one; prokaryotes typically have plasmids.
Eukaryotic cells do not have a cell wall, while prokaryotic cells do; both have membrane-bound organelles.
Prokaryotic cells have a well-defined nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not; plasmids are found in eukaryotes.
Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have genetic material enclosed in a nuclear membrane; eukaryotic cells lack a cytoplasm.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Prokaryotic cells lack a well-defined nucleus and nuclear membrane, and they often contain plasmids, which provide unique traits like antibiotic resistance. In contrast, eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
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