Question

topic: cell functions and organelles \individuals with progeria produce abnormal lamin a protein, which is a structural protein inside the nuclear envelope that provides support to the nucleus.\ which statement describes a cell from an organism with progeria that produces abnormal lamin a? a. a eukaryotic cell because it lacks a nucleus. b. a prokaryotic cell because its nucleus is damaged. c. a eukaryotic cell because it has membrane - bound organelles. d. a prokaryotic cell because it lacks membrane - bound organelles. reasoning: eukaryotes have a nucleus and cell membrane

Explanation:

Eukaryotic cells have membrane - bound organelles including a nucleus. Progeria affects cells with a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles, which are characteristics of eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells lack membrane - bound organelles.

Answer:

C. A eukaryotic cell because it has membrane - bound organelles.