Which of the following components of an animal cell is not observed in a bacterial cell?
Correct answer: A. Nucleus
- A. Nucleus
- B. Ribosomes
- C. Cell membrane
- D. DNA
Explanation
The correct answer is the nucleus. Animal cells, as eukaryotes, have a well-defined nucleus enclosed by a nuclear membrane, which houses the cell's genetic material. In contrast, bacterial cells, being prokaryotic, do not have a true nucleus. Their genetic material is located in the nucleoid, a region within the cytoplasm without a surrounding membrane. Ribosomes, the cell membrane, and DNA are all present in both animal and bacterial cells, though they may differ in size and organization.
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