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CELL BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Do prokaryotic cells contain mitochondria?
A
Yes
B
No
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Prokaryotes lack mitochondria and instead produce their ATP on their cell surface membrane.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prokaryotic cells are less structured than eukaryotic cells. They have no nucleus; instead their genetic material is free-floating within the cell. They also lack the many membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells. Thus, prokaryotes have no mitochondria.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: No prokaryotes does not contain mitochondria.

Detailed explanation-4: -A prokaryote is a simple, single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Detailed explanation-5: -A few types of cells, such as red blood cells, lack mitochondria entirely. As prokaryotic organisms, bacteria and archaea do not have mitochondria.

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