Which of the following statements is false regarding why some scientists believe that the term "prokaryote" is a somewhat artificial designation?

A. Many bacteria have cytoskeletal elements
B. Some bacteria have internal membranous structures
C. Some bacteria have their genetic material enclosed within a membrane
D. Some bacteria have 80S ribosomes


Answer: D

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