Question

Which one of the following is an example of prokaryotic cell?

• A. (a) Typical plant cell
• B. (b) Typical animal cell
• C. (c) Bacteria
• D. (d) None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

(c) Bacteria

The correct option is (c)

Explanation of the correct option

1. Bacteria are the prokaryotic organisms belonging to Kingdom Monera.
2. Characteristic features of bacteria are that they do not have a nuclear membrane so their genetic material lies in the center in the form of “nucleoid”.
3. Membrane bound organelles are also absent.

Explanation of the incorrect option

Option (a) Typical plant cell is eukaryotic cell and shows the presence of membrane bound organelles.

Option (b) Typical animal cell is eukaryotic cell and shows the presence of membrane bound organelles.

Final answer

Bacteria is an example of prokaryotic cell.