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Multiple Choice
Which of the following cell types lacks a nucleus?
A
Bacterial cell
B
Muscle cell
C
Fungal cell
D
Euglena
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Recall the basic cell types: prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.
Identify which of the given options are prokaryotic or eukaryotic. Bacterial cells are prokaryotic, meaning they lack a nucleus.
Muscle cells, fungal cells, and Euglena are all eukaryotic cells, so they contain a nucleus.
Therefore, the cell type that lacks a nucleus among the options is the bacterial cell.
Summarize that the presence or absence of a nucleus is a key distinguishing feature between prokaryotic (bacteria) and eukaryotic (muscle, fungal, Euglena) cells.