Prokaryotes Absorb Their Nutrients from the Environment; However, Prokaryotes Also

question 169

Multiple Choice

Prokaryotes absorb their nutrients from the environment; however, prokaryotes also have cell walls. What can you conclude from these statements?

• A)Cell walls are permeable, allowing nutrients to pass through.
• B)Prokaryotes live in a hypertonic environment.
• C)Osmosis drives the movement of nutrients through the cell wall.
• D)Prokaryotic cell walls do not allow nutrients to pass through them.

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