Gina is studying a cell under a powerful microscope. The cell does not contain membrane-bound organelles. Which cell is Gina most likely studying?

Cells without membrane-bound organelles are prokaryotic cells. Bacteria are prokaryotes, while plants, animals, and protists are eukaryotes and contain membrane-bound organelles. Therefore, Gina is most likely studying a bacterial cell.

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