Question

which structures are found in each cell type? complete the table. prokaryotic cells eukaryotic cells membrane - bound organelles continuous loop of chromosomal dna linear chromosomes mitochondria

Explanation:

• Membrane - bound organelles: Prokaryotic cells lack membrane - bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them (e.g., nucleus, mitochondria).
• Continuous loop of chromosomal DNA: Prokaryotic cells have a single, circular (continuous loop) chromosomal DNA, and eukaryotic cells have linear chromosomes.
• Linear chromosomes: As mentioned above, linear chromosomes are a feature of eukaryotic cells, not prokaryotic cells.
• Mitochondria: Mitochondria are membrane - bound organelles. Since prokaryotes lack membrane - bound organelles, mitochondria are only found in eukaryotic cells.

Answer:

• Membrane - bound organelles: Prokaryotic cells (no), Eukaryotic cells (yes)
• Continuous loop of chromosomal DNA: Prokaryotic cells (yes), Eukaryotic cells (no)
• Linear chromosomes: Prokaryotic cells (no), Eukaryotic cells (yes)
• Mitochondria: Prokaryotic cells (no), Eukaryotic cells (yes)