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True or False: Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria and an endoplasmic reticulum.
publish date: 2026/06/16 07:40:36.843233 UTC
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True or False:
Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria and an endoplasmic reticulum.
Correct Answer
False
Explanation
False. Prokaryotic cells are defined by the absence of membrane-bound organelles. They have no mitochondria, no endoplasmic reticulum, no Golgi apparatus, and no membrane-bound nucleus. Their internal organization is much simpler than that of eukaryotic cells.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide
