Multiple Choice
In the three-domain system (Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya), which domain contains organisms whose cells typically have a membrane-bound nucleus?
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1. Overview of Cell Biology
Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
Multiple Choice
Which type of cell does not have a membrane-bound nucleus?
A
Prokaryotic cell
B
Animal cell
C
Eukaryotic cell
D
Plant cell
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Understand the key 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 both types of eukaryotic cells, meaning they contain a nucleus enclosed by a nuclear membrane.
Recognize that prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, lack a true nucleus; instead, their genetic material is located in a region called the nucleoid, which is not membrane-bound.
Identify that the question asks for the type of cell without a membrane-bound nucleus, which points to prokaryotic cells.
Conclude that among the options given, the prokaryotic cell is the correct answer because it does not have a membrane-bound nucleus.
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