Question

Living cells are classed as either prokaryotic or eukaryotic. Which of the following characteristic(s) identify both cell types, eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells? Select all that apply. have a nucleus contain cytoplasm comprise most multi-celled organisms mostly single-celled organisms have membrane-bound organelles are the smallest unit of living matter are produced by division of another cell contain DNA

Answer 1

have a nucleus - Eukaryotic

contain cytoplasm - Both

comprise most multi-celled organisms - Eukaryotic

mostly single-celled organisms - Prokaryotic

have membrane-bound organelles - Eukaryotic

are the smallest unit of living matter - Both

are produced by division of another cell - Both

contain DNA - Both

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Eukaryotic cells are cells that possess a membrane-bound nucleus that houses their genetic material.

2. Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells have a cytoplasm, which is the gelatinous substance where all other organelles and substances are found.

3. Most multicellular organisms comprises of eukaryotic cells.

4. On the other hand, most single celled organism, are Prokaryotic.

5. Eukaryotic cells, in addition to the possession of a membrane-bound nucleus, they also possess membrane-bound organelles e.g mitochondria, endoplasm reticulum.

6. Cells, generally, are the smallest unit of living matter. This comprises of both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

7. Likewise, all cells arose from already preexisting cells according to the cell theory. Therefore, both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells are made by the division of another cell.

8. Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have a genetic material like DNA where they store genetic information.