The table compares the structures and characteristics of two cells:





What conclusions about the cells does the data in the table support?
Responses

Cell 1 is from a plant; Cell 2 is from an animal
Cell 1 is from a plant; Cell 2 is from an animal

Cell 1 is prokaryotic; Cell 2 is from a plant
Cell 1 is prokaryotic; Cell 2 is from a plant

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

Cell 1 is eukaryotic; Cell 2 is prokaryotic
Cell 1 is eukaryotic; Cell 2 is prokaryotic

1 answer

To determine which conclusions can be drawn, we would need to examine the characteristics and structures of the cells presented in the table, such as the presence of certain organelles (like a nucleus, cell walls, chloroplasts, etc.) and cell types (prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic).

Here is a breakdown of the conclusions based on common cell characteristics:

  1. Cell 1 is from a plant; Cell 2 is from an animal: This conclusion would be true if Cell 1 has a cell wall and chloroplasts, while Cell 2 lacks those features.

  2. Cell 1 is prokaryotic; Cell 2 is from a plant: This conclusion would be true if Cell 1 lacks a nucleus (defining a prokaryote), and Cell 2 has a nucleus along with plant cell characteristics.

  3. Cell 1 is prokaryotic; Cell 2 is from an animal: Similar to the above, this conclusion would be true if Cell 1 is a prokaryote and Cell 2 has characteristics specific to animal cells (like the lack of a cell wall).

  4. Cell 1 is eukaryotic; Cell 2 is prokaryotic: This conclusion would be accurate if Cell 1 has a defined nucleus and organelles found in eukaryotic cells, while Cell 2 lacks those features indicative of prokaryotes.

To properly assess these statements, one would analyze the provided characteristics in the table. Without specific data from that table, it's impossible to determine the correct response.