Examine the table that highlights the structural similarities and differences between four cell types. One student (Student 1) claims that cell I is the most distantly
related to eukaryotic cells while another student (Student 2) claims that cell III is
most distantly related to eukaryotic cells. Which explanation is most accurate
between these two contrasting claims?
Student 2 has an explanation that is supported because eukaryotic cells have a
nucleus, which is lacking completely in cell III.
Student 1 has an explanation that is supported because eukaryotic cells are not
photosynthetic, so it cannot be closely related to eukaryotes.
Student 2 has an explanation that is supported because eukaryotic cells can not
have single chromosomes as their genome.
Student 1 has an explanation that is supported because eukaryotic cells do not
have linear chromosomes.