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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following properties is unique to prokaryotic cells?
Options
A Possession of ribosomes
B Lack of membrane-bound organelles
Correct Answer
C Presence of cytoplasm
D DNA housed in a nucleus
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The defining feature of prokaryotic cells (Bacteria and Archaea) is the absence of a membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-enclosed organelles. They have ribosomes and cytoplasm, but these are not unique to them.

Hint

They have a simpler internal organization.

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