A biologist discovers a new unicellular organism and classifies it as a prokaryote. The cell is very small, contains a call membrane, a cytoplasm, DNA in a nucleus, and no other call organelles. Which statement below represents a correct response to the biologist's discovery and classification?

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love_333 · Answer

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love_333 · Answer

A. The organism is a prokaryote, because it lacks cell organelles such as mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum.
B. The organism is a prokaryote, because it is so small and simple in structure.
C. The organism is a eukaryote, because it has a nucleus.
D.The organism is a eukaryote, because it has a cell membrane, a cytoplasm, and DNA.

anonymous · Answer

The answer is A

anonymous · Answer

A prokaryote is a single-celled organism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus (karyon), mitochondria, or any other membrane-bound organelle

anonymous · Answer

Sorry correct answer is D!!!