Here's why:
* Eukaryotes: Organisms in the domain Eukarya have cells with a true nucleus, which houses their genetic material (DNA). They also have other membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria and Golgi apparatus.
* Prokaryotes: Organisms in the domains Bacteria and Archaea are called prokaryotes. They lack a nucleus and their genetic material is located in a region called the nucleoid.
So, the presence or absence of a nucleus is a key characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotes from prokaryotes.