LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

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: -Prokaryotic Cells do not have any membrane bound organelles, so no nucleus, mitochondria, nor chloroplasts.

Detailed explanation-4: -The presence of mitochondria and related organelles in every studied eukaryote supports the view that mitochondria are essential cellular components.

Detailed explanation-5: -So, the correct answer is ‘Bacteria’.

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