According to the textbook, prokaryotes absorb their nutrients from the environment; however, prokaryotes also have cell walls. What can you conclude from these statements?
A. Cell walls are permeable, allowing
nutrients to pass through.
B. Prokaryotes live in a hypertonic
environment.
C. Osmosis drives the movement of nutrients
through the cell wall.
D. Prokaryotic cell walls contain transport
proteins.
Answer Key: A
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