Question

membrane - bound organelles have been an important component in the evolution of complex, multicellular organisms. which of the following best summarizes an advantage of eukaryotic cells having internal membranes? a eukaryotic cells are able to reproduce faster because of the presence of organelles. b some organelles, such as mitochondria and chloroplasts, are similar to prokaryotic cells in structure. c organelles isolate specific reactions, increasing metabolic efficiency. d compartmentalization leads to a higher mutation rate in dna, which leads to more new species.

Explanation:

Eukaryotic cells' internal membranes form organelles that compartmentalize reactions. This isolation allows for more efficient metabolic processes as each organelle can maintain its own optimal environment for specific reactions. Option A is incorrect as the presence of organelles isn't directly related to faster reproduction. Option B is a statement about the origin - like structure of some organelles and not an advantage of internal membranes. Option D is incorrect because higher mutation rates are not an advantage of compartmentalization and are not typically a result of it.

Answer:

C. Organelles isolate specific reactions, increasing metabolic efficiency.