Question

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells generally have which of the following features in common?
a) A membrane-bound nucleus

b) Ribosomes

c) Similar size and complexity

d) A nucleoid

Answer 1

B) Ribosomes are the common feature present in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

• Prokaryotic cell do not have nucleus whereas eukaryotic cells have a membrane- bound nucleus.
• The cells in a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell vary in shape and complexity.
• A nucleoid is present in a prokaryotic cell  but not in a eukaryotic cell.
• Ribosomes are the common features present in a prokaryotic  and eukaryotic cell.