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prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells which descriptions apply to eukaryotic cells? choose three correct answers. contain a true nucleus are usually multicellular has dna located in the cytoplasm contain membrane - bound organelles

Explanation:

To determine which descriptions apply to eukaryotic cells, we analyze each option:

1. Contain a true nucleus: Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus enclosed by a nuclear membrane, while prokaryotes do not. This is a key feature of eukaryotes.
2. Are usually multicellular: Many eukaryotic organisms (like plants, animals, fungi) are multicellular, whereas prokaryotes are mostly unicellular.
3. Contain membrane - bound organelles: Eukaryotic cells have organelles such as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, etc., which are surrounded by membranes. Prokaryotic cells lack these membrane - bound organelles.
4. Has DNA located in the cytoplasm: This is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells (where DNA is in the nucleoid region in the cytoplasm), not eukaryotic cells (eukaryotic DNA is in the nucleus).

Answer:

• contain a true nucleus
• are usually multicellular
• contain membrane - bound organelles