Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 7, Cell Structure and Function - Assessment - Connecting Concepts - Use Science Graphics/Write About Science - Page 222: 31

Answer

This single-celled organism is most likely based on size alone. The organism is 10 μm in diameter and falls into the range of a eukaryotic cell.

Work Step by Step

Based on size alone, this single-celled organism is most likely eukaryotic. Prokaryotic cells are typically 1 to 5 μm in diameter. Eukaryotic cells are bigger, ranging in diameter from 10 to 100 μm. Therefore, this organism is 10 μm in diameter and falls into the range of a eukaryotic cell.
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