Multiple Choice
What is the smallest unit that can carry on all functions of life?
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5. Cell Components
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
Multiple Choice
Which of the following structures will be found in nearly all eukaryotic cells?
A
Plasmid
B
Capsule
C
Nucleus
D
Flagellum
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Understand the definition of eukaryotic cells: Eukaryotic cells are characterized by having a true nucleus enclosed in a membrane, along with other membrane-bound organelles.
Identify the structures listed in the problem: Plasmid, Capsule, Nucleus, and Flagellum.
Recognize that plasmids are typically found in prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, and are not a common feature of eukaryotic cells.
Understand that a capsule is a structure found in some bacteria, providing protection and aiding in adherence, but it is not a feature of eukaryotic cells.
Recall that the nucleus is a defining feature of eukaryotic cells, containing the cell's genetic material and controlling many functions of the cell. Therefore, it is found in nearly all eukaryotic cells.
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