NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

VIRUSES

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A scientist is evaluating the characteristics of various organisms. Which characteristic would communicate that the organism is a prokaryote? (AKS 12b)
A
The organism is an autotroph
B
The organism has the ability to move
C
The organism has membrane-bound organelles
D
The organism has no nucleus with circular DNA floating in the cytoplasm.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Comparing prokaryotes and eukaryotes The primary distinction between these two types of organisms is that eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus and prokaryotic cells do not. The nucleus is where eukaryotes store their genetic information.

Detailed explanation-2: -The difference between the two groups is the presence or absence of a nucleus surrounded by a nuclear membrane. Prokaryotic cells do not contain a membrane-bound nucleus. They are generally smaller and less complicated than eukaryotic cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -The principle trait that defines the domain Eukarya is that these lifeforms contain cells with a membrane-bound nucleus. Eukaryotes also have other membrane-bound organelles within the cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: Mesosome is a characteristic feature of prokaryotes, which is not present in eukaryotic cells.

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