Question

which cell structure serves the stated function in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells? nucleus: stores genetic material cytoplasm: protects cell structures ribosomes: regulate cell processes dna: surrounds cell contents

Explanation:

• Nucleus: Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus. Their genetic material is in the nucleoid region (not membrane - bound like a nucleus).
• Cytoplasm: In both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, the cytoplasm is the gel - like substance that holds and protects cell structures.
• Ribosomes: Their function is to synthesize proteins, not regulate cell processes.
• DNA: DNA carries genetic information. The cell membrane (in both cell types) surrounds cell contents, not DNA.

Answer:

cytoplasm: protects cell structures