NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

VIRUSES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus. Which of the following is an example of a prokaryote?
A
Virus
B
Plant
C
Bacteria
D
Fungi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Final answer: Algae and bacteria are examples of prokaryotes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Example: Mycoplasma, cyanobacteria, E. coli etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Examples of prokaryotes are blue-green algae, bacteria and mycoplasma. Among prokaryotes, bacteria are the most common and multiply very fast.

Detailed explanation-5: -Examples of prokaryotic cells are cyanobacteria, E. coli, mycoplasma, etc. ‘Pro’ means ‘before’ and ‘karyon’ means ‘nucleus’. Prokaryotic cells also lack membrane-bound cell organelles.

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