Cell biologist, Dr. Martine Dinen, is observing an organism's cell using a transmitting electron microscope. She notices that within the cellular membrane, strands of DNA are seen throughout the cytoplasm.

Is this cell from a Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic organism?

Is it from an Autotrophic or Heterotrophic organism? Justify your answer.

Please help!

The cell is most likely prokaryotic because:

Prokaryotes can either be autotrophic or heterotrophic depending on their mode of nutrition. Autotrophic prokaryotes can make organic molecules for a carbon dioxide source. On the other hand, heterotrophic prokaryotes can take carbon from organic compounds. Hence, the organism can be autotrophic or heterotrophic.

the correct answer is b. possesses the characteristic of compartmentalization of organelles, wherein the organelles are bound by membranes.

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