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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a prokaryotic cell?
A
The method of cellular respiration
B
The composition of the cell membrane
C
Absence of a membrane-bound nucleus
D
The method of movement

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C — Absence of a membrane-bound nucleus.

Prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea) lack a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles; the other options can vary within prokaryotes or are shared with eukaryotes.