Multiple Choice
What is the smallest unit of an organism that can carry out all the functions of life?
5. Cell Components
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
Multiple Choice
Which of the following structures is found in prokaryotic cells?
A
Chloroplasts
B
Nucleus
C
Mitochondria
D
Ribosomes
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Understand the basic structure of prokaryotic cells: Prokaryotic cells are simpler than eukaryotic cells and do not have membrane-bound organelles.
Identify the structures listed in the problem: Chloroplasts, Nucleus, Mitochondria, and Ribosomes.
Recall that chloroplasts, the nucleus, and mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles, which are typically found in eukaryotic cells.
Recognize that ribosomes are not membrane-bound and are present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Conclude that ribosomes are the structure found in prokaryotic cells from the given options.
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