Which of the following is not a characteristic of a prokaryote?

A. Its DNA is not encased in a membrane.
B. It has a cell wall made of peptidoglycans or other distinct chemicals.
C. It does not have membrane-bound organelles.
D. Its DNA is wrapped around histones.
E. All of these are characteristics of prokaryotes.


Answer: D. Its DNA is wrapped around histones.

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