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What does a single-celled prokaryote, like a bacteria, have in common with a single-celled eukaryote, like an amoeba? Select the correct answer.

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Answer: Both are single-celled microorganisms which contains plasma membranes, cytoplasm, ribosomes, DNA

Step-by-step explanation:

Cells are the smallest functional unit of organisms which are classified under two main categories namely:

--> prokaryotic cells and

--> eukaryotic cells.

Prokaryotes are unicellular or single-celled organisms which do not possess true nuclei. Their cell structure is simple as there is NO definite nucleus and the chromosomes lie free in a particular part of the cell. Examples of organisms that belongs to this group are the bacteria. They can only be seen through a high power of a light microscope and are found in air, water, soil and living organisms. The general structure of prokaryotes like bacteria contains Chromosome ( single DNA strand coiled up), cytoplasm, ribosome which are few cell components among others.

Eukaryotes are organisms which possess a definite or true nuclei. The cell structure is complex and highly organized with a well-defined nucleus (meaning its DNA is surrounded by a membrane). Many structures called the cell organelles are present which include: mitochondria, chloroplasts, the endoplasmic reticulum, the Golgi apparatus, and lysosomes with other cell components, that is the cytoplasm, plasma membrane and ribosomes. Each organelle carries out a certain type of work. Examples of organisms that belongs to this group are the amoebas.

From the explanation above, both bacteria and amoeba are single- celled organisms which contains plasma membranes, cytoplasm, ribosomes, and DNA.

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