A cell can be identified based on the structures present in the cell. The illustration below shows three different types of cells.

From left to right, shown are a small prokaryotic cell, and then a large animal cell and large plant cell, which are labeled eukaryotic. The eukaryotic cells have many internal structures.

Which type of cell structure is included in all three cells?

a
a cell membrane made of a lipid bilayer
b
a nucleus that contains DNA
c
a cell wall made of cellulose
d
mitochondria that contain DNA

1 answer

The correct answer is:

a. a cell membrane made of a lipid bilayer

All cells, whether prokaryotic or eukaryotic, have a cell membrane that is composed of a lipid bilayer. Prokaryotic cells lack other internal structures such as a nucleus, cell wall made of cellulose, or mitochondria, which are found in eukaryotic cells.