The feature that most clearly distinguishes eukaryotes from prokaryotes is the presence of _______ in eukaryotic cells.
A) ribosomes
B) oxidative phosphorylation
C) RNA molecules
D) a nucleus

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The presence of a nucleus, which houses the genetic material, is the feature that most clearly distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells. While ribosomes, oxidative phosphorylation, and RNA molecules are also present in eukaryotic cells (and prokaryotic cells), the presence of a nucleus is unique to eukaryotes.

The Feature That Most Clearly Distinguishes Eukaryotes from Prokaryotes Is