Which of the following statements about prokaryotic cells is INCORRECT? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following statements about prokaryotic cells is INCORRECT?
A. Their genetic material is circular DNA.
B. They contain membrane-bound organelles.
C. They possess 70S ribosomes.
D. They lack a well-defined nucleus.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria, ER, Golgi, etc. They have a nucleoid region, 70S ribosomes, and typically a single circular chromosome. Thus, the statement that they contain membrane-bound organelles is incorrect.

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