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Not all cells are alike. Which of the following is NOT a true statement about differences between cells?

A) All cells have a cell membrane.
B) Plant cells have a cell wall, while animal cells do not.
C) Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not.
D) Some cells have specialized structures for specific functions.

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Final answer:

The false statement about the differences between cells is that prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not; in truth, it is the other way around.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which of the following statements about differences between cells is NOT true. The correct answer is C) Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not. This statement is false because prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and eukaryotic cells have a nucleus. In contrast, all cells do indeed have a cell membrane, stated in option A, which is true. In option B, it is correctly stated that plant cells have a cell wall while animal cells do not. Lastly, D) is true because some cells do have specialized structures for specific functions, as seen in the various organelles within eukaryotic cells.

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