AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that prokaryotes and eukaryotes share?
A
cell membrane
B
DNA or RNA
C
ribosomes
D
nucleus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells is that eukaryotic cells have a nucleus. The nucleus is where cells store their DNA, which is the genetic material. The nucleus is surrounded by a membrane. Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: There are several characteristics that are shared by all prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, including that both have a cell membrane, both contain genetic information that is passed on through reproduction, and both have ribosomes to make proteins.

Detailed explanation-3: -Correct answer: Endoplasmic reticulum, microtubules, and the Golgi apparatus are unique to eukaryotic cells, and will not be found in prokaryotes.

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