AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mitosis is a cell division mechanism that occurs in somatic cells. In this process, the mother cell divides to produce two genetically identical daughter cells. In prokaryotic cells, mitosis and meiosis are not seen. Thus prokaryotes do not go through mitosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -In bacterial cells, the genome consists of a single, circular DNA chromosome; therefore, the process of cell division is simplified. Mitosis is unnecessary because there is no nucleus or multiple chromosomes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The prokaryotic cell’s genetic material is located in an area with an irregular form called a nucleoid, which is a nucleus-like structure. Prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus. The nucleus is devoid of the nuclear membrane.

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.

Detailed explanation-5: -These cells do not have membrane-bound cell organelles such as Golgi bodies, mitochondria, lysosomes, ER, peroxisomes, etc. Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus, so hence do not have a nucleolus.