Multiple Choice
Which of the following structures is not found in prokaryotic cells?
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5. Cell Components
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
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Which of the following structures would not be found in a prokaryotic cell?
A
Cell membrane
B
Nucleus
C
Ribosome
D
Cytoplasm
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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 common components of prokaryotic cells. These typically include a cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, and sometimes a cell wall.
Recognize that prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus. Instead, their genetic material is located in a nucleoid region, which is not enclosed by a membrane.
Compare the list of structures provided in the problem with the known components of prokaryotic cells. The cell membrane, ribosome, and cytoplasm are all present in prokaryotic cells.
Conclude that the structure not found in prokaryotic cells is the nucleus, as prokaryotic cells do not have membrane-bound organelles like a nucleus.
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