Which is a Basic Feature of a Prokaryotic Cell

Question

Which is a basic feature of a prokaryotic cell?
A) Linear DNA chromosomes
B) Nuclear envelope
C) Enzymes for transcription and translation
D) A system for generating GTP
E) Membrane-enclosed organelles

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotic cells lack a distinct nucleus, so they do not have a nuclear envelope or membrane-enclosed organelles. They typically have circular DNA chromosomes rather than linear ones like eukaryotic cells. However, they do have enzymes for transcription and translation, which are essential for protein synthesis. Additionally, they do have a system for generating ATP, but not GTP.