Eukaryotic cells differ from prokaryotic cells in that a eukaryotic cell has
A) genes.
B) proteins.
C) a membrane-bound nucleus.
D) membranes.
E) nucleic acids.

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The key difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells is the presence of a membrane-bound nucleus in eukaryotes. Prokaryotic cells do not have a defined nucleus and their genetic material is located in the cytoplasm. Eukaryotic cells also have other membrane-bound organelles that are absent in prokaryotes. Gene, proteins, membranes, and nucleic acids are present in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes.

Eukaryotic Cells Differ from Prokaryotic Cells in That a Eukaryotic