Question

A microorganism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus and most membrane-bound organelles, and divides by binary fission is correctly termed a _____.

A. Prokaryote
B. Eukaryote
C. Protist
D. Alga

Answer 1

A prokaryote is a simple, single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus and most membrane-bound organelles. They divide by binary fission.

Step-by-step explanation:

A prokaryote is a simple, single-celled (unicellular) organism that lacks a nucleus and most membrane-bound organelles. Prokaryotes divide by binary fission. They have their DNA located in a central part of the cell called the nucleoid. Examples of prokaryotes include bacteria and archaea.