ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Comparing an eukaryotic cell to the United States, which of the following would best represent Washington, D.C.?
A
The nucleus
B
The cytoplasm
C
The mitochondria
D
The chloroplasts
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, the correct answer is ‘Prokaryotic cells do not have a membrane-bounded nucleus, but eukaryotic cells do not have such a nucleus’.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are several differences between the two, but the biggest distinction between them is that eukaryotic cells have a distinct nucleus containing the cell’s genetic material, while prokaryotic cells don’t have a nucleus and have free-floating genetic material instead.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus, which means the cell’s DNA is surrounded by a membrane. Therefore, the nucleus houses the cell’s DNA and directs the synthesis of proteins and ribosomes, the cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. There is a wide range of eukaryotic organisms, including all animals, plants, fungi, and protists, as well as most algae.

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