Which of the following is a major difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?
A) Prokaryotic cells have cell walls, while eukaryotic cells do not.
B) Eukaryotic cells have flagella, while prokaryotic cells do not.
C) Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.
D) Prokaryotic cells are generally larger than eukaryotic cells.

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Eukaryotic cells are characterized by the presence of membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus, whereas prokaryotic cells lack these distinct membrane-bound structures. The other options (A, B, and D) are not accurate in distinguishing between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as cell walls may be present in both types of cells (although they may differ in composition), both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells may have flagella or cilia, and there is no general rule that prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells.

Which of the Following Is a Major Difference Between Prokaryotic