Which of the following is a major difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?
A) Prokaryotes have cells but eukaryotes do not.
B) Eukaryotic cells have more intracellular organelles than prokaryotes.
C) Prokaryotes are not able to carry out aerobic respiration, relying instead on anaerobic metabolism.
D) Prokaryotes are generally larger than eukaryotes.

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The major difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells is the presence of membrane-bound organelles in eukaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells have more intracellular organelles than prokaryotic cells, such as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus, while prokaryotic cells lack these organelles. Options A, C, and D are incorrect statements about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Which of the Following Is a Major Difference Between Prokaryotic