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Multiple Choice
Which of the following structures is found only in prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria?
A
Ribosome
B
Plasmid
C
Mitochondria
D
Nucleus
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Understand the basic differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells, like bacteria, do not have membrane-bound organelles, whereas eukaryotic cells do.
Identify the structures listed in the problem: Ribosome, Plasmid, Mitochondria, and Nucleus.
Recall that ribosomes are present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as they are essential for protein synthesis.
Recognize that mitochondria and nucleus are membrane-bound organelles, which are characteristic of eukaryotic cells and not found in prokaryotic cells.
Understand that plasmids are small, circular DNA molecules found in prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, and are not typically found in eukaryotic cells. Therefore, plasmids are unique to prokaryotic cells in this context.