[Campbell Biology P.174] Which of the following cellular components is typically found in bo... | Practice Question

Which of the following cellular components is typically found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

  • A: Mitochondrion
  • B: Ribosome
  • C: Nuclear envelope
  • D: Chloroplast

Explanation

Ribosomes are essential for protein synthesis in all known forms of life and are therefore found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Mitochondria, nuclear envelopes, and chloroplasts are membrane-bound organelles or structures characteristic of eukaryotic cells.