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In which specimen were cells first identified?

A
microorganism
B
cork bark
C
DNA
D
mitochondrion
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Which cell structure serves the stated function in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

A
DNA: surrounds cell contents
B
cytoplasm: protects cell structures
C
ribosomes: regulate cell processes
D
nucleus: stores genetic material
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A chemical has been found to harm the same components in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Which components are those?

A
DNA, cell membrane, cytoplasm, and membrane-bound organelles
B
DNA, cell membrane, ribosomes, and membrane-bound organelles
C
DNA, cell membrane, cytoplasm, and ribosomes
D
DNA, cytoplasm, ribosomes, and nucleus
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Which structure is unique to eukaryotic cells?

A
DNA
B
cell membrane
C
ribosomes
D
nucleus
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A scientist is studying a cell and can clearly see that it has ribosomes and mitochondria. Which statement best describes how the cell could be classified?

A
The cell is eukaryotic because it contains ribosomes.
B
The cell is eukaryotic because it contains mitochondria.
C
The cell is prokaryotic because it contains mitochondria.
D
The cell is prokaryotic because it contains ribosomes.
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Which statement is most likely to apply to a cell that has DNA within its cytoplasm?

A
It is multicellular.
B
It lacks ribosomes.
C
It performs all functions for the organism.
D
It has membrane-bound organelles.
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A student wonders whether removing the nucleus from a cell would result in a new prokaryotic cell. Why would this procedure fail to produce a prokaryotic cell?

A
The cell would lack genetic information.
B
The cell would lack the structure that is needed to produce energy.
C
The cell would lack the structure that is needed to protect the cell’s organelles.
D
The cell would lack control over materials that move into and out of the cell.

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