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Which of the following statements is true?

Correct answer: B. Prokaryotic cells came before eukaryotic cells.

  • A. Prokaryotic cells are bigger than eukaryotic cells.
  • B. Prokaryotic cells came before eukaryotic cells.
  • C. Eukaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.
  • D. Eukaryotic cells are simple, prokaryotic cells are complex.

Explanation

Prokaryotic cells may have arisen more than 3.5 billion years ago while eukaryotes are thought to have first appeared about 1.5 billion years ago.

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