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Prokaryotes are characterized by...

Prokaryotes are characterized by

A

A true nucleus with double layered nuclear membrane is absent

B

Well developed nucleus with double layered nuclear membrane present

C

Presence of cell wall made of chitins, mucopolysaccharides and absence of cell organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts

D

Autotrophic in nature and only DNA is present

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C

Cell wall of prokaryotes is made up of peptidoglycan (murein) it is a type of mucopeptide nucleus is indistinct called genophore / incipient nucleus. Nuclear membrane absent around the nucleus. Cell membrane bound organelles are absent.
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