Multiple Choice
Which type of organism does not contain a membrane-bound nucleus?
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1. Overview of Cell Biology
Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
Multiple Choice
Which type of cell lacks a membrane-bound nucleus?
A
Plant cell
B
Prokaryotic cell
C
Eukaryotic cell
D
Animal 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 plant cells and animal cells are types of eukaryotic cells, meaning they both have a membrane-bound nucleus.
Recognize that prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, lack a membrane-bound nucleus, which is a defining characteristic.
Identify that the question asks for the type of cell without a membrane-bound nucleus, so the correct choice must be a prokaryotic cell.
Conclude that among the options given, the prokaryotic cell is the one that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus.
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