The cytoplasm of a prokaryotic cell
A) is a static region of the cell.
B) organizes the DNA.
C) contains substances that are constantly in motion.
D) supports the cell and determines its shape.
E) chemically modifies proteins and other molecules.

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The cytoplasm of a prokaryotic cell contains substances such as enzymes, ribosomes, and nutrients that are constantly in motion. This is because prokaryotic cells do not have a membrane-bound nucleus, so all cellular functions occur in the cytoplasm.

(Note: while prokaryotic cells do not have a cytoskeleton like eukaryotic cells, the bacterial cell wall can still provide some support and determine its shape.)

The Cytoplasm of a Prokaryotic Cell