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a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell are shown. which characteristic best distinguishes these cells as either prokaryotic or eukaryotic? genetic material cytoplasm cell membrane flagella note: the drawings are not to scale. the organization of the genetic material the role of the cell membrane the function of the flagella
Prokaryotic cells have genetic material not enclosed in a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have their genetic material within a membrane - bound nucleus. The cell membrane has similar functions in both, and flagella can be present in both types for movement. Thus, the organization of genetic material is the key distinguishing feature.
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The organization of the genetic material