Which best explains why a bacterial cell is classified as a prokaryote?

A.) the presence of a nucleus

B.) the absence of a nucleus

C.) the presence of a cell wall

D.) the absence of a cell wall

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Babs

3 October, 16:35

Which best explains why a bacterial cell is classified as a prokaryote?

A.) the presence of a nucleus

B.) the absence of a nucleus

C.) the presence of a cell wall

D.) the absence of a cell wall

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Erika Livingston · Answer 1

B. The absence of a nucleus.

Prokaryotes are known to not contain any organelles with cell membranes around them. Nucleus is an organelle which has a nuclear membrane around it. Hence, a bacterial cell contains DNA, usually in the form of plasmid, which are present in cytoplasm and no nucleus is seen.

Nina Wheeler · Answer 2

Nina Wheeler 3 October, 17:36

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b the absence of a nucleus

Which best explains why a bacterial cell is classified as a prokaryote?A.) the presence of a nucleusB.) the absence of a nucleusC.) the presence of a cell wallD.) the absence of a cell wall

Which best explains why a bacterial cell is classified as a prokaryote?

A.) the presence of a nucleus

B.) the absence of a nucleus

C.) the presence of a cell wall

D.) the absence of a cell wall