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The table compares the structures and characteristics of two cells.



Structure Cell 1 Cell 2
DNA Located in cytoplasm Located in nucleus
Cell membrane Present Present
Cell wall Present Absent
Mitochondria Absent Present
Ribosomes Present Present

What conclusion about the cells does the data in the table support?

a
Cell 1 is from a plant; Cell 2 is from an animal.
b
Cell 1 is prokaryotic; Cell 2 is from an animal.
c
Cell 1 is prokaryotic; Cell 2 is from a plant.
d
Cell 1 is eukaryotic; Cell 2 is prokaryotic.

1 answer

The data in the table indicates the following characteristics for Cell 1 and Cell 2:

  • Cell 1 has DNA located in the cytoplasm, does not have mitochondria, has a cell wall, and has ribosomes.
  • Cell 2 has DNA located in the nucleus, has mitochondria, does not have a cell wall, and has ribosomes.

Based on these characteristics:

  • Cell 1 is prokaryotic (as it has DNA in the cytoplasm and lacks mitochondria) and is likely a bacterial cell. The presence of a cell wall further supports this classification.
  • Cell 2 is eukaryotic (as it has DNA in the nucleus and contains mitochondria) and is likely an animal cell since it does not have a cell wall.

The conclusion that best fits the provided information is:

b. Cell 1 is prokaryotic; Cell 2 is from an animal.