Question

Do prokaryotes need water?

Answer 1

Prokaryotic organisms:

1. The main characteristic of prokaryotic organism is absence of a nuclear membrane.
2. The genetic material lies unbound in the cytoplasm, this area is termed as nucleoid.
3. They also lack membrane bound organelles.
4. Compared to eukaryotic cells, they typically have a smaller size and reproduce more quickly.
5. Except for mycoplasma, all prokaryotes have a cell wall that surrounds the cell membrane.
6. Bacteria, blue-green algae, mycoplasma, and PPLO (Pleuron Pneumonia Like Organisms) are examples of prokaryotic cells.

Yes, prokaryotes require water:

1. These cells are a well-organized set of macromolecules and water.
2. Water's role as a solvent helps cells use substances like oxygen or nutrients.
3. Water also helps in metabolic reactions, maintaining the cell's shape and size, and regulate temperature.
4. Prokaryotes use water to obtain some elements and compounds for their survival.
5. Prokaryotes need water to survive just like any other living organism.
6. This is the reason why bacteria cannot thrive on cold, hard surfaces that lack moisture.

The short answer is yes, prokaryotes require water.