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Which of the following is not true of a eukaryotic cell

A

Cell wall is made up of peptidoglycans

B

It has 80S type of ribosome present in the cytoplasm

C

Mitochondria contain circular DNA

D

Membrane bound organelles are present

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To determine which statement is not true of a eukaryotic cell, we will analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Options**: We need to examine the statements given in the question regarding eukaryotic cells. 2. **Evaluate the First Option**: - The first option states that "the cell wall is made up of peptidoglycan." - Peptidoglycan is a structural component found in the cell walls of bacteria (prokaryotes), not in eukaryotic cells. - Eukaryotic cells, particularly plant cells, have cell walls made of cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin, while animal cells do not have a cell wall at all. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **not true** for eukaryotic cells. 3. **Evaluate the Second Option**: - The second option states that "it has 80S type of ribosomes present in the cytoplasm." - This is true. Eukaryotic cells contain 80S ribosomes in their cytoplasm, which are larger than the 70S ribosomes found in prokaryotic cells and in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **true** for eukaryotic cells. 4. **Evaluate the Third Option**: - The third option states that "mitochondria contain circular DNA." - This is also true. Mitochondria have their own circular DNA, similar to prokaryotic cells, which supports the endosymbiotic theory. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **true** for eukaryotic cells. 5. **Evaluate the Fourth Option**: - The fourth option states that "membrane-bound organelles are present." - This is true as well. Eukaryotic cells are characterized by the presence of membrane-bound organelles such as the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and mitochondria. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **true** for eukaryotic cells. 6. **Final Conclusion**: Based on the evaluations, the only statement that is not true for a eukaryotic cell is the first option: "the cell wall is made up of peptidoglycan." ### Answer: The statement that is not true of a eukaryotic cell is: **"the cell wall is made up of peptidoglycan."** ---

To determine which statement is not true of a eukaryotic cell, we will analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Options**: We need to examine the statements given in the question regarding eukaryotic cells. 2. **Evaluate the First Option**: - The first option states that "the cell wall is made up of peptidoglycan." ...
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