EBK BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 8220101459800
Author: Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 5MC
Which of the following is true?
a. All cells are surrounded by a plasma membrane.
b. The presence of a cell nucleus distinguishes Bacteria from Eukarya.
c. All members of Eukarya are multicellular.
d. Viruses are the simplest cells.
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