AP Biology : Understanding Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Differences

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP Biology

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Understanding Eukaryotic And Prokaryotic Differences

Which of the following structures is present in prokaryotic cells? 

Possible Answers:

lysosome

cell wall

golgi apparatus

nucleus 

mitochondria

Correct answer:

cell wall

Explanation:

Prokaryotes does not contain many organelles, but they do have cell walls. Remember that prokaryotes do not have a nucleus, and instead, their DNA is just located in the cytoplasm. Mitochondria, golgi apparatus and lysosomes are specific to the eukaryotes. 

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