Which feature is characteristic of all living cells?
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Correct answer: Capacity to carry out metabolism
All living cells perform metabolic activities essential for survival. Features like nuclei, membrane-bound organelles, or cellulose cell walls are not universal to all cells.
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More Cells: Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic questions
- Which structure is involved in maintaining cell shape in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
- Which of the following correctly differentiates prokaryotic transcription from eukaryotic transcription?
- Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
- Which feature is common to both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
- The genetic material in a typical prokaryotic cell is best described as:
- Which organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells but is absent in prokaryotes?