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Which of the following structures is not found in a prokaryotic cell? 

Option: 1

Ribosome


Option: 2

Mesosome


Option: 3

Plasma membrane


Option: 4

Nucleoplasm 


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Structure of Prokaryotic Cell -

Structure of Prokaryotic Cell

  • The prokaryotic cells lack a membrane-bound and defined nucleus. Their genetic material is localised in the cytoplasm as the nucleoid.
  • The cells are surrounded by the cell envelope that is made up of glycocalyx, cell wall and plasma membrane.
  • The cytoplasm of the prokaryotic cells contains 70S ribosomes, nucleoid, plasmids, inclusion bodies etc.
  • Motile prokaryotic cells have cell appendages in the form of flagella.
  • Apart from the flagella, these cells can have fimbriae to provide attachment to the surface and conjugation pili to facilitate the exchange of genetic material.
  • There is no cellular compartmentalization in the form of cell organelles.
     

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Nucleoplasm is a jelly-like fluid present within the nuclear membranes in the nucleus. Since, prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, nucleoplasm is not present in them.
 

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