Question

multiple choice question
eukaryotic cells are much more complex than prokaryotic cells because

metabolic processes in eukaryotic cells are compartmentalized
eukaryotic cells have larger ribosomes
eukaryotic cells have proteins that interact with dna
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Explanation:

Eukaryotic cells have membrane - bound organelles which compartmentalize metabolic processes, making them more complex than prokaryotic cells which lack such compartmentalization. While the other two options are true about eukaryotic cells, they are not the main reason for the greater complexity.

Answer:

metabolic processes in eukaryotic cells are compartmentalized