AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic cell?
A
an amoeba
B
a virus
C
a bacterium
D
a liver cell
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Final answer: Algae and bacteria are examples of prokaryotes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bacteria are classified as prokaryotes, along with another group of single-celled organisms, the archaea. Prokaryotes are tiny, but in a very real sense, they dominate the Earth. They live nearly everywhere – on every surface, on land and in water, and even inside of our bodies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bacteria is an example of prokaryotic cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -Prokaryotes are organisms whose cells lack a nucleus and other organelles. Prokaryotes are divided into two distinct groups: the bacteria and the archaea, which scientists believe have unique evolutionary lineages. Most prokaryotes are small, single-celled organisms that have a relatively simple structure.

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