Is Elodea prokaryotic or eukaryotic?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether the organism 'Elodea', which is a common aquatic plant, is classified as prokaryotic or eukaryotic. This refers to the type of cells that make up the organism, with prokaryotic cells lacking a nucleus and eukaryotic cells having a defined nucleus.

More Information

Elodea is a genus of aquatic plants whose cells have membrane-bound organelles, a defining feature of eukaryotic cells.

Tips

A common mistake is to confuse prokaryotic cells (bacteria and archaea) with eukaryotic cells (plants, animals, fungi, and protists).

Sources

• The Cellular Diversity Lab Activity - matconline.matc.net
• Cell Structure - nku.edu
• Are plant cells prokaryotic or eukaryotic? Why? - Quora - quora.com