Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes a key difference between typical plant cells and human (animal) cells?
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5. Cell Components
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
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Which organelle packages the genetic/hereditary material in eukaryotes but not in prokaryotic cells?
A
Nucleus.
B
Mitochondria.
C
Chloroplasts.
D
Nucleolus.
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Understand the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells: Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.
Identify the organelle responsible for packaging genetic material in eukaryotic cells: The nucleus is the organelle that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA.
Recognize that prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus: In prokaryotic cells, genetic material is not enclosed within a membrane-bound nucleus.
Differentiate between the options provided: Mitochondria and chloroplasts are involved in energy production and photosynthesis, respectively, and the nucleolus is involved in ribosome synthesis.
Conclude that the nucleus is the organelle that packages genetic material in eukaryotic cells, distinguishing them from prokaryotic cells.
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