Question

multiple choice question
which is a characteristic of most bacteria?
lack defined subcellular structures
a membrane - bound nucleus
no cell wall
single - celled

Explanation:

• Bacteria are prokaryotes; most exist as single, independent cells.
• They have a cell wall (peptidoglycan for most), lack a membrane-bound nucleus, but do have basic subcellular structures like ribosomes. The only universal characteristic of most bacteria listed is being single-celled.

Answer:

D. Single-celled