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Nancy Gutierrez
on Oct 19, 2024
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Which of the following are characteristics of eukaryotic cells?
A) They have a complex cell structure containing a nucleus and specialized organelles in the cytoplasm.
B) They have a simple cell structure with no nucleus.
C) They are noncellular.
D) They have an uncomplicated, basic structure that contains no organelles in the cytoplasm.
E) They consist of nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat.
Eukaryotic Cells
Cells that contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes, characteristic of all organisms except bacteria and archaea.
Nucleus
The control center of a cell; contains the chromosomes that direct cellular processes.
Organelles
Specialized structures within cells that perform specific tasks, like mitochondria for energy production and ribosomes for protein synthesis.
- Distinguish between the characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.