Multiple Choice
Which cell type divides via binary fission?
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Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
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Which cell type has a nucleus?
A
Prokaryotic
B
Eukaryotic
C
Both
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Understand the basic difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, do not have a nucleus. Their genetic material is not enclosed within a membrane.
Recognize that eukaryotic cells, which include plant, animal, fungal, and protist cells, have a defined nucleus where the cell's genetic material is enclosed within a nuclear membrane.
Consider the structural organization of both cell types. Eukaryotic cells are generally more complex and larger than prokaryotic cells, partly due to the presence of a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Reflect on the evolutionary significance. The presence of a nucleus in eukaryotic cells allows for more complex regulation of gene expression and cellular processes.
Conclude that the cell type with a nucleus is the eukaryotic cell, as prokaryotic cells lack this structure.
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