A defining characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms is the lack of a cell membrane in prokaryotes.

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The statement is false. All cells, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic, have a cell membrane. Prokaryotes have a simpler cell structure with fewer organelles and no nucleus, while eukaryotes have complex cell structures with a nucleus and many organelles.

A Defining Characteristic That Distinguishes Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Organisms Is