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Which of the following component is present in a prokaryotic cell?

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ER
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Chloroplasts
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Ribosomes
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Mitochondria
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The correct option is B Ribosomes
Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms. They cell lack membrane-bound organelles like ER, chloroplasts, mitochondria, vacuoles and lysosomes. Ribosomes are minute particles present in a prokaryotic cell. They serve as a protein synthesis site, they are made up of ribosomal protein. Ribosomes contain strands of RNA. It is used to translate genetic code into amino acids.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Ribosomes'.

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