What are the characteristics of prokaryotic cells?
Explanation The cell is the basic unit of life. In the case of prokaryotes, only one cell constitutes the entire organism. The unicellular prokaryotes slightly differ from the multicellular organism in the following ways: The prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and other distinct cellular organelles with specified functions. The cell membrane is the layer of protection in prokaryotes. It maintains the cell structure and protects the cell from dehydration. Prokaryotic cells are multitasking. All the functions are performed by a single cell unit. The DNA is present in the prokaryotic organism. Since it lacks nucleus DNA is enclosed in a structure similar to the nucleus called nucleoids. Asexual mode of reproduction is commonly seen in prokaryotes. Final Answer Prokaryotes possess a distinct feature of performing all the biological processes by using a single cell. The reproduction is asexual in prokaryotes. It possesses a cell membrane to protect the integrity of cell structures. Prokaryotes lack specialized cell organelles in contrast to the eukaryotes.
