GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which structure is not found in a prokaryotic cell?
A
Cell membrane
B
Endoplasmic reticulum
C
Cytoplasm
D
DNA
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Final answer: The structure which is not found in a prokaryotic cell is the nuclear membrane.

Detailed explanation-2: -The endoplasmic reticulum and other membrane-bound organelles are absent in prokaryotes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: When comparing prokaryotes to eukaryotes, the main fact to remember is that prokaryotes do not contain membrane-bound organelles. This means they have no mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, or endoplasmic reticulum.

Detailed explanation-4: -All prokaryotes have plasma membranes, cytoplasm, ribosomes, a cell wall, DNA, and lack membrane-bound organelles.

Detailed explanation-5: -Option B: Nuclear envelope: The nucleus in prokaryotes is not well defined thus it lacks the nuclear envelope.

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