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Prokaryotic cells are characterised by
  1. A distinct nuclear membrane
  2. Absence of chromatin material
  3. Absence of nuclear membrane
  4. Distinct chromosomes

A
A distinct nuclear membrane
B
Distinct chromosomes
C
Absence of chromatin material
D
Absence of nuclear membrane
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Prokaryotic cells are those which lack a membrane-bound nucleus. Organisms that have prokaryotic cell do not contain a nucleus. They instead have a nucleoid region.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Absence of nuclear membrane'.

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