Chapter 7, Problem 2A

Summary Introduction

To replace:

The italicized word with a correct vocabulary term in the given sentence

Introduction : There are two categories of cells; those that have membrane- bound organelles and those without membrane- bound organelles.

Answer to Problem 2A

A eukaryote has membrane- bound organelles.

Explanation of Solution

Cells with membrane - bound organelles are called eukaryotes and those without membrane- bound organelles are called prokaryotes. Most cells are eukaryotes. E.g multicellular organisms have eukaryotic cells. Unicellular organisms like bacteria are prokaryotes.

Membrane- bound organelles are present in eukaryote cells so prokaryote word is incorrect in the given statement.