Biology · Kingdom Prokaryote
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In prokaryotic cells, which one of the following organelles is present?
- A
Mitochondria
- B
Nucleus
- C
Golgi apparatus
- D
Ribosomes
Ribosomes – Correct. Prokaryotic cells have ribosomes (70S type) for protein synthesis, though they are smaller than eukaryotic ribosomes.
Mitochondria – Incorrect. Prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria.
Nucleus – Incorrect. Prokaryotic cells do not have a true nucleus; their DNA is in the nucleoid region.
Golgi apparatus – Incorrect. The Golgi apparatus is absent in prokaryotes.
Ribosomes – Correct. Prokaryotic cells have ribosomes (70S type) for protein synthesis, though they are smaller than eukaryotic ribosomes.
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