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Which of the following structures is unique to prokaryotic cells and is responsible for maintaining cell shape and protecting against osmotic pressure?
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7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions
Overview of Prokaryotic Cell Structure
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Domanda del libro di testo
Which of the following is not a distinguishing characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
a. They usually have a single, circular chromosome.
b. They have 70S ribosomes.
c. They have cell walls containing peptidoglycan.
d. Their DNA is not associated with histones.
e. They lack a plasma membrane.
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Step 1: Understand the defining characteristics of prokaryotic cells. Prokaryotes typically have a single, circular chromosome, 70S ribosomes, cell walls containing peptidoglycan, and DNA that is not associated with histones.
Step 2: Review each option carefully to see if it matches these known characteristics of prokaryotes.
Step 3: Analyze option (a): Prokaryotes usually have a single, circular chromosome, so this is a distinguishing characteristic.
Step 4: Analyze option (b): Prokaryotes have 70S ribosomes, which is different from the 80S ribosomes found in eukaryotes, so this is a distinguishing characteristic.
Step 5: Analyze option (e): Prokaryotic cells do have a plasma membrane, so stating they lack one is incorrect and not a distinguishing characteristic of prokaryotes.
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Prokaryotic Cell Structure
Prokaryotic cells are simple, unicellular organisms without a nucleus. They typically have a single, circular chromosome located in the nucleoid region, and their DNA is not wrapped around histone proteins, unlike eukaryotes.
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Cell Membrane and Cell Wall Composition
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