Which of the following expresses an accurate difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

A) Prokaryotes have organelles, but eukaryotes do not.
B) Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotes.
C) Prokaryotes can be multicellular, but eukaryotes cannot.
D) Eukaryotes have a nucleus, but prokaryotes do not.


Answer: D

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