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In Biology / High School | 2014-04-16

Looking at a cell under a microscope, you note that it is a prokaryote. How do you know?

A. The cell lacks cytoplasm.
B. The cell lacks a cell membrane.
C. The cell lacks a nucleus.
D. The cell lacks genetic material.

Asked by Alexanderthepander

Answer (3)

You would know that a cell under microscope is prokaryote because it lacks nucleus cells. Prokaryote is a single celled organism. Itโ€™s cell structure is composed of flagellum, cell membrane, cell wall, cytoplasm, ribosome, nucleoid, and glycocalyx. Flagellumโ€™s function is to aid cellular locomotion but is only for selected types of prokaryotes. Cell wall covers the outer part to protect the bacteria cells. Nucleid is the area that contains the DNA of the bacteria. Cell membrane regulates the flow of the substances in and out of the cell. Cytoplasm contains salts and other organic molecules. Ribosomes is responsible of protein production.

Answered by taskmasters | 2024-06-10

1.C
2.A
3.D
4.D
5.B
6.A
7.B
8.A
9.B
10.A ;

Answered by wilsonsaraya124 | 2024-06-12

A cell is identified as a prokaryote primarily because it lacks a nucleus, where its genetic material is free in the cytoplasm. Prokaryotes, unlike eukaryotic cells, do not have membrane-bound organelles. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is C.
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Answered by taskmasters | 2024-10-14