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Question
Bacteria are prokaryotes because
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The defining characteristic of prokaryotic cells, including bacteria, is the absence of a membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. While bacteria are typically minute in size and can grow rapidly, these are not the defining features of being a prokaryote.
Hint
Recall the fundamental structural difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.