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In Biology / College | 2025-07-04

Which structure is found in the cytoplasm of a prokaryotic cell, but is not found in the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell?

A. DNA
B. ribosomes
C. nucleus
D. mitochondria

Asked by yoyo29man

Answer (2)

In prokaryotic cells, the nucleus is absent, and their DNA floats in the cytoplasm. Eukaryotic cells, on the other hand, contain a defined nucleus that holds their DNA. Thus, the correct answer is option C: nucleus.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

In prokaryotic cells, the nucleus is not present as it is in eukaryotic cells. Instead, prokaryotic cells have their DNA free-floating in the cytoplasm. Therefore, the nucleus is the structure found in eukaryotic cells but absent in prokaryotic cells. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04

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