Question

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Read the statements describing prokaryotic cells and/or eukaryotic cells. 1. Contain DNA at some point in their life
cycle. 2. Contain nuclei. 3. Are surrounded by a cell membrane. 4. Were the first photosynthetic organisms on
Earth. 5. Can be specialized for specific tasks in multicellular organisms. Choose the option that correctly pairs
each statement with a description of a prokaryotic cell or a eukaryotic cell. Some statements may be used for
both.
Prokaryotic: 1, 3, 4;
Eukaryotic: 1, 2, 3, 5
Prokaryotic: 2, 3, 4, 5;
Eukaryotic: 1, 3
Prokaryotic: 1, 2, 3, 5;
Eukaryotic: 1, 3, 4
Prokaryotic: 2, 3, 4;
Eukaryotic: 1, 2, 4, 5

Answer 1

To classify the statements according to prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells:

1. **Contain DNA at some point in their life cycle.** - This is true for both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
2. **Contain nuclei.** - This is true for eukaryotic cells only. Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.
3. **Are surrounded by a cell membrane.** - This is true for both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
4. **Were the first photosynthetic organisms on Earth.** - This statement typically refers to prokaryotic organisms, specifically cyanobacteria.
5. **Can be specialized for specific tasks in multicellular organisms.** - This is true for eukaryotic cells, as they can differentiate and perform specialized functions.

Based on this analysis, the correct pairing is:

**Prokaryotic: 1, 3, 4; Eukaryotic: 1, 2, 3, 5.**

So the first option is the correct one:

**Prokaryotic: 1, 3, 4; Eukaryotic: 1, 2, 3, 5.**