Question

most cells have the same basic structure and perform similar processes. however, there are some differences between plant and animal cells. the diagram below shows a plant cell with several organelles highlighted. which of the following best explains why the plant cell is eukaryotic? sc 912 l 14.2 figure 1 the cell lacks structures that allow it to move from place to place in response to predators the ribosomes contain instructions to produce specific enzymes that digest other cells. it has an outer membrane that helps protect the cell from harsh environments it contains membrane - bound organelles that have specific functions

Explanation:

Eukaryotic cells are defined by having membrane - bound organelles. A plant cell being eukaryotic is due to the presence of membrane - bound organelles (like the nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts etc.) which have specific functions. The first option about lack of movement structures is not a defining feature of eukaryotes. Ribosomes (in the second option) are present in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and they do not digest other cells. The third option about an outer membrane (cell wall in plant cells) is not the characteristic that makes a cell eukaryotic. Prokaryotes also have cell walls (in bacteria).

Answer:

It contains membrane - bound organelles that have specific functions.