Question

a scientist is studying a cell and can clearly see that it has ribosomes and mitochondria. which statement best describes how the cell could be classified? the cell is prokaryotic because it contains ribosomes. the cell is prokaryotic because it contains mitochondria. the cell is eukaryotic because it contains ribosomes. the cell is eukaryotic because it contains mitochondria.

Explanation:

Prokaryotic cells have ribosomes but lack membrane - bound organelles like mitochondria. Eukaryotic cells have both ribosomes and membrane - bound organelles such as mitochondria. Since the cell has mitochondria, it is eukaryotic.

Answer:

The cell is eukaryotic because it contains mitochondria.