Which feature is common to both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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Correct answer: Plasma membrane
All living cells possess a plasma membrane that encloses the cytoplasm and regulates exchange with the environment. Prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles like the nucleus and mitochondria, which are found only in eukaryotes.
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