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A few statements are made about the characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Mark the correct statement .

A

All prokaryotes lack nuclear envelope but nuclear envelope is present in mitochondria of eukaryotes.

B

All eukaryotes have a cell wall surrounding the cell membrane but cell wall is absent in mycoplasma.

C

All eukaryotic cells are identical but all prokaryotic cells are not identical.

D

Most of the eukaryotic chromosomes are associated with histone protein but the genome of chloroplast lack histones.

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To determine the correct statement regarding prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, we will analyze each statement provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement Analysis**: - **Statement 1**: "All prokaryotes lack nuclear envelope but nuclear envelope is present in mitochondria of eukaryotes." - **Analysis**: It is true that prokaryotes lack a nuclear envelope. However, the claim that the nuclear envelope is present in mitochondria is incorrect. The nuclear envelope surrounds the nucleus, not the mitochondria. Therefore, this statement is **partially correct** but ultimately **incorrect** due to the second part. 2. **Statement 2**: "All eukaryotes have a cell wall surrounding the cell membrane but cell wall is absent in mycoplasma." - **Analysis**: This statement is misleading. While plant cells (a type of eukaryotic cell) have a cell wall, animal cells do not. Therefore, not all eukaryotes have a cell wall. The second part about mycoplasma is correct, as mycoplasma are a type of bacteria that lack a cell wall. Thus, this statement is **incorrect**. 3. **Statement 3**: "All eukaryotic cells are identical but all prokaryotic cells are not identical." - **Analysis**: This statement is incorrect. Eukaryotic cells can vary significantly (e.g., plant cells vs. animal cells), and prokaryotic cells can also differ (e.g., bacteria vs. mycoplasma). Therefore, this statement is **incorrect**. 4. **Statement 4**: "Most of the eukaryotic chromosomes are associated with histone protein but genome of chloroplast lacks histone." - **Analysis**: This statement is correct. In eukaryotic cells, most chromosomes are indeed associated with histone proteins, which help package DNA into a compact form. However, the DNA found in chloroplasts (and mitochondria) is circular and does not have histones, aligning with the statement. Therefore, this statement is **correct**. ### Conclusion: The correct statement is **Statement 4**: "Most of the eukaryotic chromosomes are associated with histone protein but genome of chloroplast lacks histone." ---
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