Question

which descriptions apply to prokaryotic cells? check all that apply.
□ are usually single-celled
□ contain a nucleus
□ do not contain membrane-bound organelles
□ have dna located in cytoplasm
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Explanation:

1. Prokaryotic cells are typically single - celled organisms (e.g., bacteria).
2. Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus (the defining feature that differentiates them from eukaryotic cells which have a nucleus).
3. Prokaryotic cells do not have membrane - bound organelles (like mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum etc. which are present in eukaryotes).
4. In prokaryotic cells, the DNA is located in the cytoplasm, in a region called the nucleoid, as they don't have a nucleus to house the DNA. So the options "are usually single - celled", "do not contain membrane - bound organelles" and "have DNA located in cytoplasm" are correct. The option "contain a nucleus" is incorrect as prokaryotes lack a nucleus.

Answer:

• are usually single - celled
• do not contain membrane - bound organelles
• have DNA located in cytoplasm