Which of the following accounts for why eukaryotic cells are typically much larger than prokaryotic cells?
A) Since eukaryotic cells have more DNA, their cell volume has to be larger.
B) A eukaryotic nucleus is so large that the cell has to be bigger to absorb the space needed for other organelles.
C) Reproducing sexually requires the cells to be larger so that everything in the cell can be evenly distributed to the daughter cells.
D) Using molecular motors, eukaryotic cells can transport materials throughout their cytoplasm much faster than prokaryotic cells can, since prokaryotic cells have to rely on simple diffusion.
E) None of the answer options is correct.
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