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Vacuoles are membrane bound spaces used to store enzymes or wastes.
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Which is not true of Eukaryotic cells? A) A true nucleus contains DNA in the form of chromosomes B) Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bounded compartments or organelles C) Their Dna employs a nucleoid area to produce proteins D) Thye all contain mitochondria E) They contain specialized organelles in the cytoplasm
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