Question

1. german scientists schleiden and schwann determined that the basic unit of structure and function in living things is the a) atom b) molecule c) cell d) nucleus 5) in what important ways are prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells different?

Explanation:

1. Schleiden and Schwann determined the cell is the basic unit of structure and function in living things. This is a fundamental concept in cell - theory.
2. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells differ in several key aspects such as the presence of a nucleus (eukaryotic cells have a membrane - bound nucleus while prokaryotic cells do not), complexity of cell structure, and presence of membrane - bound organelles (eukaryotic cells have them, prokaryotic cells generally do not).

Answer:

1. c) cell
2. One major difference is that eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and prokaryotic cells do not. Eukaryotic cells also tend to be more complex with membrane - bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells are simpler in structure.