Which of the following makes a prokaryote different from a eukaryote?
A) A prokaryote does not have DNA.
B) A prokaryote has many chromosomes.
C) A prokaryote has many introns and exons.
D) A prokaryote does not have a nucleus.

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A prokaryote does not have a nucleus, while a eukaryote does. This is the most fundamental and defining difference between the two types of cells. The other options are incorrect, as all cells have DNA, prokaryotes typically have a single circular chromosome, and prokaryotes generally have much simpler genomes with few introns and exons.

Which of the Following Makes a Prokaryote Different from a Eukaryote