Prokaryotic cells lack:
Correct answer: D. Membrane bound organelles
- A. Mesosomes
- B. Ribosomes
- C. Storage bodies
- D. Membrane bound organelles
Explanation
Prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria and archaea, lack membrane-bound organelles like a nucleus, mitochondria, or endoplasmic reticulum. Their cellular processes occur directly in the cytoplasm or at the plasma membrane. However, they do have structures like ribosomes and storage bodies, which are not membrane-bound. This simplicity distinguishes them from eukaryotic cells, which contain complex organelles.
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About Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
Prokaryotic cells lack a membrane-bound nucleus and complex membrane-bound organelles, whereas eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus, specialized organelles and a cytoskeleton. Comparisons include DNA organization, ribosomes, cell walls, size, division and examples such as bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi, plants and animals.
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