Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

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What is the basic unit of structure and function of all living organisms?

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cell

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In which specimen were cells first identified? Options: microorganism, cork bark, DNA, mitochondrion

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cork bark

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Which cell structure serves the stated function in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells? Options: nucleus: stores genetic material, cytoplasm: protects cell structures, ribosomes: regulate cell processes, DNA: surrounds cell contents

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cytoplasm: protects cell structures

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A chemical has been found to harm the same components in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Which components are those?

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DNA, cell membrane, cytoplasm, and ribosomes

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A diseased cell is no longer able to produce proteins. Which cell structure is most likely malfunctioning? Options: cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosome, mitochondrion

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ribosome

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Why would removing the nucleus from a cell fail to produce a prokaryotic cell?

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The cell would lack genetic information.

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Which structure is unique to eukaryotic cells? Options: DNA, cell membrane, ribosomes, nucleus

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nucleus

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What is the entire object shown in the image? Options: prokaryote, eukaryote, chloroplast, mitochondrion

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eukaryote

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A scientist is studying a cell and can clearly see that it has ribosomes and mitochondria. How could the cell be classified?

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The cell is eukaryotic because it contains mitochondria.

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Which statement is most likely to apply to a cell that has DNA within its cytoplasm? Options: It lacks ribosomes., It has membrane-bound organelles., It is multicellular., It performs all functions for the organism.

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It performs all functions for the organism.