Which of the following is a FALSE statement about prokaryotes?
A) Prokaryotic cells contain ribosomes.
B) Prokaryotes are so small that they can be seen only with a high-power electron microscope.
C) Prokaryotes may contain extra genes in plasmids.
D) Prokaryotes have a plasma membrane, similar to that of eukaryotes.

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Prokaryotes, while small, can often be seen with a light microscope, not only with a high-power electron microscope. This makes statement B false.

Which of the Following Is a FALSE Statement About Prokaryotes