The distinguishing feature of prokaryotic cell is its:
Correct answer: A. Absence of nucleus
- A. Absence of nucleus
- B. Cell wall
- C. Ribosomes
- D. Cytoplasmic Streaming movement
Explanation
The distinguishing feature of prokaryotic cells is their absence of a nucleus, meaning that their genetic material is not enclosed within a membrane-bound structure. This contrasts with eukaryotic cells, which contain a well-defined nucleus that contains their DNA. The other options-cell wall, ribosomes, and cytoplasmic streaming-do not uniquely identify prokaryotic cells. For instance, while many prokaryotes have a cell wall, eukaryotic cells like plants also possess this feature. Similarly, ribosomes are found in both cell types, and cytoplasmic streaming is largely associated with the more complex eukaryotic cells.
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