Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic cell?
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1. Overview of Cell Biology
Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
Multiple Choice
Bacteria are classified as which type of cell?
A
Multicellular
B
Eukaryotic
C
Prokaryotic
D
Archaeal only (not prokaryotic)
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the basic classification of cells. Cells are broadly categorized into two types: prokaryotic and eukaryotic.
Step 2: Recall that prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have these features.
Step 3: Recognize that bacteria are single-celled organisms without a nucleus, which fits the definition of prokaryotic cells.
Step 4: Note that archaea are also prokaryotic, but they form a distinct domain separate from bacteria, so 'archaeal only' is not correct for bacteria.
Step 5: Conclude that bacteria are classified as prokaryotic cells because they are unicellular organisms without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.
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