Question

a chemical has been found to harm the same components in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. which components are those?

dna, cell membrane, cytoplasm, and ribosomes
dna, cell membrane, ribosomes, and membrane - bound organelles
dna, cytoplasm, ribosomes, and nucleus
dna, cell membrane, cytoplasm, and membrane - bound organelles

Explanation:

• Prokaryotic cells lack membrane - bound organelles (including a nucleus). So options with membrane - bound organelles or nucleus can be eliminated.
• Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have DNA as their genetic material, a cell membrane to enclose the cell, cytoplasm (the fluid - like substance inside the cell), and ribosomes (for protein synthesis).

Answer:

DNA, cell membrane, cytoplasm, and ribosomes.