Which of the following describes the fundamental difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Choices?

Its C

A~

Eukaryotic cells are only found in protists, bacteria, and viruses.

B~
Eukaryotic cells are the only type of cells that can possess a cell wall.

C~
Prokaryotic cells do not have a true nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

D~
Prokaryotic cells are all viruses and rely on the infection of a host cell to replicate.

The fundamental difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is the presence or absence of a nucleus. Prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, do not have a true nucleus. Instead, their genetic material is scattered throughout the cell in a region called the nucleoid. Eukaryotic cells, which make up plants, animals, fungi, and protists, have a true nucleus that contains their DNA. This compartmentalization of DNA allows eukaryotic cells to carry out more complex processes and maintain a higher level of organization compared to prokaryotic cells.