A particular cell has the following molecules and structures: enzymes, DNA, ribosomes, plasma membrane, and mitochondria. It could be a(n)________ cell.

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The presence of enzymes, DNA, ribosomes, plasma membrane, and mitochondria suggests that the cell is eukaryotic. Bacterial cells do not have mitochondria or a nucleus containing DNA, so option A is incorrect. Plant cells contain additional structures such as chloroplasts and a cell wall, which are not listed in the given structures, so options C and E are incorrect. The cell could be an animal cell since all the structures listed are present in animal cells, however, it could also be a plant cell since animal and plant cells share many of the same structures. Therefore, the best choice is D (plant or animal).

A Particular Cell Has the Following Molecules and Structures: Enzymes