NEETBotanyBiological Classification
Which of the following is not a prokaryote?
Options
- AFungi
- BBacteria
- CBlue green algae
- DMycoplasma
Correct answer
A. Fungi
Step-by-step solution
Bacteria, blue green algae (cyanobacteria) and mycoplasma all lack a true membrane-bound nucleus and organelles, so they are prokaryotes. Fungi are eukaryotes as they possess a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Hence Fungi is not a prokaryote.