Question

1. which of the following statements best identifies these two cells? cells are not drawn to scale. a. both cell x and cell y are eukaryotic cells. b. cell x is a prokaryotic cell and cell y is a eukaryotic cell. c. both cell x and cell y are prokaryotic cells. d. cell y is a prokaryotic cell and cell x is a eukaryotic cell.

Explanation:

• Prokaryotic cells (like bacteria) lack a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles. Cell X has no nucleus and is small (typical of prokaryotes).
• Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles. Cell Y has a nucleus and is larger (typical of eukaryotes).

Answer:

B. Cell X is a prokaryotic cell and Cell Y is a eukaryotic cell.