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Multiple Choice
Which type of cells have membrane-bound organelles?
A
Eukaryotic cells
B
Prokaryotic cells
C
Neither prokaryotic nor eukaryotic cells
D
Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
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Understand the basic difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells are generally simpler and do not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and various membrane-bound organelles.
Recall that membrane-bound organelles are structures within a cell that are enclosed by a lipid membrane. Examples include the nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus.
Identify that eukaryotic cells contain these membrane-bound organelles, which allow for compartmentalization of different cellular processes.
Recognize that prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, lack these membrane-bound organelles and instead have a simpler structure with free-floating genetic material.
Conclude that the type of cells with membrane-bound organelles are eukaryotic cells, as they possess structures like the nucleus and mitochondria, which are not found in prokaryotic cells.