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Which cell organelle is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

A
Endoplasmic reticulum
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Mitochondria
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C
Nucleus
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D
Ribosome
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Solution

The correct option is C Ribosome
  • Prokaryotes and eukaryotes are the two different types of cells.
  • Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles, such as the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria while prokaryotic cells do not but the ribosome is the only organelle that can be seen in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
  • Prokaryotic and eukaryotic ribosomes perform the same functions that is protein synthesis, however, eukaryotic ribosomes are much larger than prokaryotic ones.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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