A cell has the following molecules and structures: enzymes, DNA, ribosomes, plasma membrane, and mitochondria. It could be a cell from
A) a bacterium.
B) an animal, but not a plant.
C) nearly any eukaryotic organism.
D) any multicellular organism, like a plant or an animal.
E) any kind of organism.

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Enzymes, DNA, ribosomes, plasma membrane, and mitochondria are all found in eukaryotic cells, which makes choice C the best option. Bacterial cells lack mitochondria, and animal cells also have lysosomes and centrioles that are not listed. Plant cells have additional structures such as chloroplasts and a cell wall. Therefore, choices A, B, D, and E are not as accurate as choice C.

A Cell Has the Following Molecules and Structures: Enzymes, DNA