Multiple Choice
The presence of a membrane-enclosed nucleus is a characteristic of which type of cell?
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1. Overview of Cell Biology
Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
Multiple Choice
Which type of cell lacks a membrane-bound nucleus?
A
Prokaryotic cell
B
Animal cell
C
Plant cell
D
Eukaryotic cell
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Understand the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.
Recall that animal cells and plant cells are types of eukaryotic cells, meaning they contain a nucleus enclosed by a membrane.
Recognize that prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, lack a membrane-bound nucleus; their genetic material is not enclosed within a nuclear membrane.
Identify that the question asks for the type of cell without a membrane-bound nucleus, which points to prokaryotic cells.
Conclude that the correct answer is 'Prokaryotic cell' because it is the only cell type listed that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus.
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