Which of the follow comparisons would be an inaccurate analogy between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?
A - A eukaryotic cell is like a college campus was a prokaryotic cell is like a one-room schoolhouse
B - A eukaryotic cell is like a flip phone while a prokaryotic cell is like an iPhone
C - A eukaryotic cell is like the mall while a prokaryotic cell is like Walmart
D - A eukaryotic cell is like a car while a prokaryotic cell is like a bicycle
Answer: B
OK, now that's just hard. You can cross out A, though.
To determine which of the comparisons would be an inaccurate analogy between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells, let's examine each option:
A - A eukaryotic cell is like a college campus, while a prokaryotic cell is like a one-room schoolhouse. This analogy is accurate because eukaryotic cells are complex and contain various organelles, similar to the different buildings and facilities found on a college campus. On the other hand, prokaryotic cells are simpler and do not possess membrane-bound organelles, analogous to a one-room schoolhouse.
B - A eukaryotic cell is like a flip phone, while a prokaryotic cell is like an iPhone. This analogy is inaccurate because it implies that eukaryotic cells are outdated and inferior, similar to a flip phone compared to an iPhone. However, eukaryotic cells are more advanced and structurally complex compared to prokaryotic cells. Both types have unique characteristics, but the analogy suggests that eukaryotic cells are less advanced, which is incorrect.
C - A eukaryotic cell is like the mall, while a prokaryotic cell is like Walmart. This analogy is accurate because a mall represents a complex and organized structure with various specialized areas, similar to the compartments and organelles within a eukaryotic cell. Walmart, in this context, represents a larger, simpler structure, similar to prokaryotic cells.
D - A eukaryotic cell is like a car, while a prokaryotic cell is like a bicycle. This analogy is accurate because a car is more complex and has diverse components and functions, similar to eukaryotic cells. On the other hand, a bicycle is simpler and lacks some of the advanced features found in cars, similar to prokaryotic cells.
Therefore, the option that is an inaccurate analogy is B - A eukaryotic cell is like a flip phone while a prokaryotic cell is like an iPhone.