Which of the following example of a prokaryotic cell? A) An Amoeba B) A virus C) A Bacterium D) A liver cell?

A Bacterium.





Cells that lack a membrane-bound nucleus are called prokaryotes (from the Greek meaning before nuclei). These cells have few internal structures that are distinguishable under a microscope. Cells in the monera kingdom such as bacteria and cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) are prokaryotes.

Which of the following example of a prokaryotic cell? A) An Amoeba B) A virus C) A Bacterium D) A liver cell?
The answer you want is C, Bacterium. Below is the reason, and even a little discussion of life!





Prokayotes don't have nuclei, so you can easily discount the liver cell. Some amoeba don't have what we call a nucleas, but do have membrane bound genomes, and others have 4 nuclei, but they can also be discounted for being eukaryotic. That leaves virus and bacteria.





The answer depends on what you think the definition of a prokaryote, and living is. If prokaryotes are only defined by not having nuclei then viruses are prokaryotes. However, must people argue that viruses are not alive, and therefore shouldn't be classified with other organisms, hence the answer is C, Bacteria. But like it said, its entirely up to you to decided whether viruses are alive and whether they should be clssified with prokaryotes or not - there is not consensus of opinion in the science world.
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Reply:C. A Bacterium
Reply:Two types of cells are known to exist; the prokaryotic cell and the eukaryotic cell. Bacteria have prokaryotic cells while all other forms of life have eukaryotic cells. Therefore, my answer would be (C) A Bacterium.