What type of cells are both animal and plant cells classified as?

Both animal and plant cells are classified as eukaryotic cells. This classification is based on the presence of a defined nucleus and specialized organelles within the cell. Eukaryotic cells have complex structures that allow for compartmentalization of cellular processes, which is essential for the functioning of multicellular organisms.

In eukaryotic cells, DNA is housed within the nucleus, surrounded by a nuclear membrane, and the presence of organelles such as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus allows for more efficient management of cellular activities.

This distinguishes them from prokaryotic cells, which lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, and instead have a simpler structure. Archaic and fungal are not classifications for both animal and plant cells; archaic refers to a grouping of prokaryotic organisms that are distinct from bacteria, while fungal cells belong to a separate kingdom and are also eukaryotic but not applicable in the context of classifying both plant and animal cells together.