Question

Which of the following is the best definition of a prokaryote?
A. An organism whose cells each contain a membrane-bound nucleus.
B. A one-celled organism that does not have a cell wall.
C. An organism whose cells each have a cell wall.
D. A one-celled organism that does not have a membrane-bound nucleus.

Answer 1

Answer:

d

Explanation:

prokaryotes are characterized by not having a membrane bound nucleus and vise versa for eukaryotes.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. A one-celled organism that does not have a membrane-bound nucleus.

Explanation:

Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms that have a cell wall that surrounds the plasma membrane and gives the organism shape. It also does not have a membrane-bound nucleus to hold its chromosomes. The chromosomes of a prokaryote is found in a nucleoid, which is a part of the cytoplasm.

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