Eukaryotes are more complex because they contain: A) Genetic material enclosed within a nucleus. B) Specialized organelles that perform specific functions, such as protein synthesis, directed by the nucleus. C) A cell membrane that supports structure and maintains rigidity (Note: Not all eukaryotes have a cell wall; it is primarily found in plant cells and fungi). D) Genetic material that controls cellular functions.

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Eukaryotes are more complex than prokaryotes primarily because they contain: A) Genetic material enclosed within a nucleus.

  • Eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus that houses the genetic material (DNA) in the form of chromosomes. This compartmentalization separates the genetic material from the cytoplasm and is a key characteristic distinguishing eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells, where genetic material is not enclosed within a nucleus. While options B, C, and D are features or functions of eukaryotic cells, the presence of a membrane-bound nucleus containing genetic material is the fundamental feature that defines eukaryotes.

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