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 eukaryotic; Cell 2 is prokaryotic.
d
Cell 1 is prokaryotic; Cell 2 is from a plant.

1 answer

The data in the table indicates that:

  • Cell 1 has DNA located in the cytoplasm and a cell wall, which are characteristics typical of prokaryotic cells (like bacteria).
  • Cell 2 has its DNA located in a nucleus, has mitochondria, and lacks a cell wall, which are characteristics of eukaryotic cells (like animal or plant cells).

Given this information, the correct conclusion is:

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

This choice is correct because Cell 1 lacks mitochondria and has DNA located in the cytoplasm, indicating it is prokaryotic, while Cell 2 has a nucleus and mitochondria, suggesting it is an animal cell.