True or False: Bacterial cells are microscopic eukaryotic cells.

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether the statement about bacterial cells being microscopic eukaryotic cells is true or false. To address this, we need to consider the definitions of bacterial and eukaryotic cells. Bacterial cells are actually prokaryotic, not eukaryotic, which makes the statement false.

More Information

Bacterial cells are prokaryotic, not eukaryotic. Prokaryotic cells are characterized by the absence of a membrane-bound nucleus, unlike eukaryotic cells which include animals, plants, and fungi.

Tips

A common mistake is assuming all microscopic organisms are eukaryotic, but bacteria are classified as prokaryotes.

Sources

• Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells - opentextbc.ca
• Are bacterial cells prokaryotic or eukaryotic? Why or why not? - Quora - quora.com