What makes an organism a prokaryote?

A) Prokaryotes lack membrane bound organelles.
B) They have plasma membranes to protect them from their surrounding environment.
C) They contain DNA and ribosomes within the cell.
D) It's cellular components are found within cytoplasm.


Ans: A) Prokaryotes lack membrane bound organelles.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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