AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about cells?
A
There are many different types with different structures and functions.
B
In humans, the nucleus is usually bright red and the mitochondria are bright blue.
C
They are microscopic.
D
Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic are examples.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution The correct answer is All cells are identical.

Detailed explanation-2: -The DNA floats in the cytoplasm and they divide through mitosis. RBC and platelets present in eukaryotes also do not have the nucleus.

Detailed explanation-3: -A prokaryotic cell doesn’t have a nuclear membrane around the nucleus. The nucleus without a nuclear membrane is called the naked nucleus and it is not considered as a true nucleus. So prokaryotic cells don’t have a true nucleus.

Detailed explanation-4: -The nucleus is surrounded by a double unit membrane from all sites. The chromosomes and genes which have genetical characters and transmit from one generation to another are found in the nucleus. Thus option D is the correct answer.

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