Question

Bacteria are referred to as prokaryotes because:

• A. They do not have a true nucleus
  
• B. They are unicellular
  
• C. They have no chlorophyll
  
• D. They are free living
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A They do not have a true nucleus


(D) They do not have a true nucleus.

• Bacteria are referred to as prokaryotes because they do not have a true nucleus but the chromatin (DNA material) is present in the central region.
• Prokaryotes is a unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus without nuclear membrane and other membrane bound organelles like mitochondria.