Multiple Choice
Which characteristic is shared by both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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5. Cell Components
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
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Which of the following is not found in a prokaryotic cell?
A
Nucleus
B
Cytoplasm
C
Ribosome
D
Cell membrane
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Begin by understanding the basic structure of prokaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells are simpler than eukaryotic cells and lack membrane-bound organelles.
Identify the components typically found in prokaryotic cells. These include the cytoplasm, ribosomes, and the cell membrane.
Recognize that prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus. Instead, their genetic material is located in a region called the nucleoid, which is not enclosed by a membrane.
Compare the list of options provided in the problem with the known components of prokaryotic cells. The nucleus is not found in prokaryotic cells, while the cytoplasm, ribosomes, and cell membrane are present.
Conclude that the nucleus is the correct answer to the question, as it is the component not found in prokaryotic cells.
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