Question

question 10 of 15 which of the following describes a difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells? a. only prokaryotic cells engulf nutrients from the environment. b. only prokaryotic cells contain a cytoskeleton. c. only eukaryotic cells have specialized organelles for synthesizing proteins. d. only eukaryotic cells maintain internal membrane - bound organelles.

Explanation:

Eukaryotic cells have membrane - bound organelles like mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum etc., while prokaryotic cells lack them. Both cell types can engulf nutrients, both have cytoskeletons in some form, and both have ribosomes for protein synthesis.

Answer:

D. Only eukaryotic cells maintain internal membrane - bound organelles.