Question

4. 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
are produced by division of another cell
contain cytoplasm
comprise most multi-celled organisms
are the smallest unit of living matter
contain DNA
have membrane-bound organelles
mostly single-celled organisms

Answer 1

Are produced by division of another cell.

Contain cytoplasm.

Are the smallest unit of living matter.

Contain DNA.

Explanation:

Living cells are classed as either prokaryotic or eukaryotic. Which of the following characteristic(s) identify both cell types, eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells?

• have a nucleus. Only eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

• are produced by division of another cell. This applies to both cell types.

• contain cytoplasm. This applies to both cell types.

• comprise most multi-celled organisms. This corresponds to eukaryotic cells.

• are the smallest unit of living matter. This applies to both cell types, since it is the definition of cell.

• contain DNA. This applies to both cell types, although the DNAs are different.

• have membrane-bound organelles. Only eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound organelles.

• mostly single-celled organisms. This corresponds to prokaryotic cells.