Which of the following is a feature of eukaryotic cells but NOT prokaryotic cells? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a feature of eukaryotic cells but NOT prokaryotic cells?
A. Presence of plasma membrane
B. Presence of cell wall
C. Presence of mitochondria
D. Presence of ribosomes
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles present in almost all eukaryotic cells but absent in prokaryotes, which carry out respiration on the plasma membrane or mesosomes. Ribosomes, cell wall (in most), and plasma membrane are present in both.

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