Q4 / 180 · NEET 2018 · Botany
Which among the following is not a prokaryote?
- ANostoc
- BMycobacterium
- Correct answerCSaccharomyces
- DOscillatoria
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'.