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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Which is not found in prokaryotic cells?
Options
A Ribosomes
B A membrane bound nucleus
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C A cell wall
D A capsule
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Prokaryotic cells lack a membrane-bound nucleus. Their genetic material is located in a region called the nucleoid. They do have ribosomes (though 70S), and many have a cell wall and a capsule.

Hint

What major organelle do bacteria lack that eukaryotic cells have?

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