Which among the following is not a prokaryote?

Nostoc

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Saccharomyces

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Oscillatoria

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Mycobacterium

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Solution

The correct option is A Saccharomyces
An organism that does not possess a true nucleus (nucleus with nuclear membrane) and membrane-bounded organelles are called as prokaryotes.
Monerans are prokaryotes. Eg. bacteria (Mycobacterium), cyanobacteria (Nostoc and Oscillatoria).
Saccharomyces belong to Kingdom Fungi which possess a true nucleus and membrane-bounded organelles i.e., eukaryotic.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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