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Do Prokaryotes need oxygen?


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Prokaryotic: A prokaryote is a single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus, and other membrane-bound organelles.

  1. A microscopic single-celled organism that has neither a distinct nucleus with a membrane nor other specialized organelles, including bacteria and cyanobacteria.
  2. Prokaryotic cells are single-celled microorganisms known to be the earliest on earth. Prokaryotes include Bacteria and Archaea.
  3. Prokaryotes that perform aerobic metabolism will require oxygen.

h Final answer: However, most prokaryotes do not need oxygen as they perform anaerobic metabolism.


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