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Tom [10]
3 years ago
15

Which cellular component is common to all cell types?

Biology
2 answers:
erastova [34]3 years ago
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Answer:

All cells share four common components: 1) a plasma membrane, an outer covering that separates the cell's interior from its surrounding environment; 2) cytoplasm, consisting of a jelly-like region within the cell in which other cellular components are found; 3) DNA, the genetic material of the cell; and 4) ribosomes.

Explanation:

earnstyle [38]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Cell (Plasma) Membrane, Ribosomes, Cytoplasm, DNA

Explanation:

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