Question

Are E. coli Prokaryotic Or Eukaryotic?

Answer 1

Prokaryotic organisms:

1. A prokaryotic organism is a single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
2. Example: Bacteria and Archaea.

E. coli (Escherichia coli):

1. E. coli is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped, coliform bacteria belonging to the genus Escherichia.
2. It is a prokaryotic organism that is present in the environment, human colons, and food.
3. It does not contain most of the membrane-bound organelles which are present in the eukaryotic organism.