Question

Does a prokaryote have a vacuole?

Answer 1

Prokaryotes:

1. Prokaryotes are organisms that are devoid of a distinct nucleus and other cellular organelles.
2. The genetic material of the cell is present in a specific region in the cytoplasm referred to as the nucleoid.
3. A vacuole is a membrane-bound organelle that is involved in the storage of water, nutrients, and waste products.
4. Though prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles, they contain vacuoles.
5. The vacuoles present in prokaryotes are smaller compared to the ones found in eukaryotic cells due to the smaller cell size.