Question

the illustrations below represent two different cells. cell x 0.1 μm cell y 10 μm which of the following statements best identifies these two cells featured in the diagram above? a) cell x is a prokaryotic cell and cell y is a eukaryotic cell. b) cell x and cell y are bacteria cells. c) cell x is a red blood cell of an animal and cell y is a muscle cell of an animal. d) cell x is a plant cell and cell y is an animal cell.

Explanation:

Cell X has no nucleus and is small in size, typical of prokaryotic cells. Cell Y has a nucleus and other membrane - bound organelles, characteristic of eukaryotic cells. Bacteria are prokaryotes and Cell Y is clearly eukaryotic. Red blood cells have no nucleus and are different in shape from Cell X. Plant cells have cell walls which are not shown in Cell X.

Answer:

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