Multiple Choice
Which structures are not found in prokaryotic cells?
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5. Cell Components
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
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Which of the following is not a structure found in prokaryotic cells?
A
Ribosome
B
Nucleus
C
Cell membrane
D
Cell wall
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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 structures commonly found in prokaryotic cells. These include the cell membrane, cell wall, ribosomes, and sometimes flagella or pili.
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 structures provided in the problem with the typical structures found in prokaryotic cells. Note that ribosomes, cell membrane, and cell wall are all present in prokaryotic cells.
Conclude that the nucleus is not a structure found in prokaryotic cells, as it is a feature of eukaryotic cells.
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