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Which of these is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

Correct answer: D. All of these

  • A. Absence of membrane bound organelles
  • B. Absence of nucleus
  • C. Presence of 70S ribosomes
  • D. All of these

Explanation

Option D is correct since a prokaryotic cell does not have membrane-bound cellular organelles and a nucleus. It contains 70S ribosomes. Option A is incorrect since it states only one out of the three correct options. Option B is incorrect since it states only one out of the three correct options. Option C is incorrect since it states only one out of the three correct options.

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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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