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Multiple Choice
Which two organelles are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
A
Nucleus and mitochondria
B
Ribosomes and cell membrane
C
Chloroplasts and lysosomes
D
Endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus
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Begin by understanding the basic differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells are simpler and do not have membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have complex structures with membrane-bound organelles.
Identify the organelles listed in the options: nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, cell membrane, chloroplasts, lysosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus.
Recall that ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis and are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as they are not membrane-bound.
Understand that the cell membrane, also known as the plasma membrane, is a fundamental structure that surrounds all cells, providing a barrier and regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell. It is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Conclude that the two organelles found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are ribosomes and the cell membrane, as these are essential components for all cell types.