What factor or factors discovered with electron microscopy distinguished prokaryotic from eukaryotic cells? (Select all correct choices)
A)their size
B)their color
C)the types of their internal structures or organelles
D)their fragility

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Electron microscopy revealed that prokaryotic cells are generally smaller than eukaryotic cells and lack membrane-bound organelles such as a nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum, which are present in eukaryotic cells. Therefore, A (size) and C (internal structures/organelles) are the correct choices. B (color) and D (fragility) are not factors that distinguish prokaryotic from eukaryotic cells.

What Factor or Factors Discovered with Electron Microscopy Distinguished Prokaryotic