Observation 3, "No membrane bound organelles," supports the student's conclusion that the species is a prokaryote. Prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles, whereas eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles.
The observation that supports the student's conclusion that the species is a prokaryote is Observation 3: No membrane-bound organelles. Prokaryotes do not have organelles with membranes, such as mitochondria or chloroplasts, that are found in eukaryotic cells.
The observation that supports the student's conclusion that the species is a prokaryote is Observation 3: "No membrane-bound organelles." Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that lack membrane-bound organelles, such as a nucleus, mitochondria, or endoplasmic reticulum. Instead, they have a simple cell structure with genetic material (DNA) present in the cytoplasm. The absence of membrane-bound organelles in the cells of the familiar species indicates that it is likely a prokaryote.
