In evolutionary terms, which of the following cells is considered to be the most primitive?
A) Heterotroph
B) Autotroph
C) Prokaryote
D) Eukaryote

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Prokaryotes are considered the most primitive forms of life on Earth, having appeared around 3.5 billion years ago. They lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, distinguishing them from the more complex eukaryotic cells.

In Evolutionary Terms, Which of the Following Cells Is Considered