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Prokaryotes are believed to be one of the earliest cells.
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The difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes is that
a. Eukaryotes lack ribosomes but prokaryotes don't
b. All eukaryotes contain chloroplast but prokaryotes don't
O c. There is no cytoplasm in eukaryotes but it is present in prokaryotes
d. Prokaryotes have no nucleus but eukaryotes do
Which of the following statements is/are FALSE?
A.Prokaryotes have no definite nucleus.
B.Chloroplasts are present in all eukaryotes.
C.Ribosomes can be found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
D.Mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum are present in eukaryotes only.
In the domain system of classification, prokaryotes are divided into two domains: Bacteria and Archaea. The two domains differ in all BUT one feature. Which feature do they have in common?
A.
They both thrive in extreme environments.
B.
They both have prokaryotic cells.
C.
They both are able to live only under anaerobic conditions.
D.
They both have identical cell walls.
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