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Question
Unlike eukaryotic cells, bacterial cytoplasm lacks which of the following structures?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Bacterial cytoplasm is gel-like and contains the chromosome, ribosomes, and various macromolecules and small molecules. However, it specifically lacks membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, or endoplasmic reticulum, which are characteristic of eukaryotic cells.
Hint
Prokaryotic cells are defined by the absence of certain complex internal structures.