All of the following are characteristics of prokaryotic cell except for?

Correct answer: D. Examples are protists and fungi

  • A. Unicelularity
  • B. Lack of membrane bound organelles
  • C. A cell wall
  • D. Examples are protists and fungi

Explanation

Option D is correct since fungi and protists are classified as eukaryotes. Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes are two different domains. Therefore, prokaryotic cells make up prokaryotes while eukaryotic cells make up eukaryotes. Option A is incorrect as unicellularity is a feature of prokaryotic cells. All prokaryotic cells are unicellular whereas eukaryotic cells may be unicellular or multicellular. Option B is incorrect since prokaryotic cells do not have membrane-bound organelles. Option C is incorrect since prokaryotic cells possess a peptidoglycan cell wall.

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