Q4 / 180 · NEET 2018 · Botany

Which among the following is not a prokaryote?

  • A
    Nostoc
  • B
    Mycobacterium
  • Correct answer
    C
    Saccharomyces
  • D
    Oscillatoria

Solution

Among the given options, Saccharomyces is the scientific name of yeast belongs to kingdom Fungi, i.e. it is a eukaryote. They possess a well-defined nucleus and other cell organelles. Nostoc and Oscillatoria are cyanobacteria, while Mycobacterium is a true bacterium. Cyanobacteria and bacteria both are prokaryotes as they lack a well-defined nucleus and other cell organelles. They belong to the kingdom Monera.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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