Question

Do Prokaryotic cells have chloroplasts?

Answer 1

Prokaryotic cells:

1. Prokaryotic cells are single-celled microorganisms known to be the earliest on earth.
2. Prokaryotes include Bacteria and Archaea.
3. The photosynthetic prokaryotes include cyanobacteria that perform photosynthesis.
4. Prokaryotic cells do not have chloroplasts as it consists of lipid membranes.
5. This makes it a membrane-bound organelle, which is exclusive to eukaryotes.
6. . However, prokaryotes such as cyanobacteria contain a type of chlorophyll called chlorophyll-a.