Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

A) Their DNA is not enclosed within a membrane.
B) They lack membrane-enclosed organelles.
C) They have cell walls containing peptidoglycan.
D) Their DNA is not associated with histones.
E) They lack a plasma membrane.


Ans: E) They lack a plasma membrane.

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