complete the following table, listing the cell organelles function and indicating what type of cell each organelle can be found in (write yes or no). a comparison of cells organelle function prokaryotic cells eukaryotic cells animal cells plant cells cell wall plasma membrane cytoplasm nucleus ribosome

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- **Cell wall**:
    - Function: Provides structural support and protection to the cell.
    - Prokaryotic cells: Many prokaryotes (like bacteria) have a cell wall.
    - Animal cells: Do not have a cell wall as they rely on other mechanisms for support (e.g., cytoskeleton).
    - Plant cells: Have a rigid cell wall made of cellulose which helps maintain shape and protects the cell.
- **Plasma membrane**:
    - Function: Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell (selective permeability).
    - Prokaryotic cells: Present as the outermost layer (in some cases with a cell wall outside it).
    - Animal cells: Present as the boundary of the cell.
    - Plant cells: Present just inside the cell wall.
- **Cytoplasm**:
    - Function: Holds organelles and is the site of many metabolic reactions.
    - Prokaryotic cells: Fills the cell interior.
    - Animal cells: Fills the cell interior.
    - Plant cells: Fills the cell interior.
- **Nucleus**:
    - Function: Stores genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities (e.g., transcription).
    - Prokaryotic cells: Do not have a true nucleus (DNA is in the nucleoid region).
    - Animal cells: Have a well - defined nucleus.
    - Plant cells: Have a well - defined nucleus.
- **Ribosome**:
    - Function: Site of protein synthesis.
    - Prokaryotic cells: Present (smaller 70S ribosomes).
    - Animal cells: Present (larger 80S ribosomes).
    - Plant cells: Present (larger 80S ribosomes).

# Answer:
| Organelle | Function | Prokaryotic Cells | Eukaryotic Cells |
|--|--|--|--|
|  |  |  | Animal Cells | Plant Cells |
| Cell wall | Provides structural support and protection | Yes | No | Yes |
| Plasma membrane | Controls substance movement | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cytoplasm | Holds organelles, site of metabolism | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nucleus | Stores DNA, controls cell activities | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ribosome | Site of protein synthesis | Yes | Yes | Yes |

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Organelle	Function	Prokaryotic Cells	Eukaryotic Cells
Cell wall	Provides structural support and protection	Yes	No	Yes
Plasma membrane	Controls substance movement	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cytoplasm	Holds organelles, site of metabolism	Yes	Yes	Yes
Nucleus	Stores DNA, controls cell activities	No	Yes	Yes
Ribosome	Site of protein synthesis	Yes	Yes	Yes