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Unlike eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells

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Lack a plasma membrane

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Do not have a nucleus

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Have RNA, not DNA

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Do not have a nucleus
Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles and have a true nucleus whereas prokaryotic cells do not have a true nucleus. The prokaryotic cells have a nucleoid region where the chromosome lies.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Do not have a nucleus'.

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