Scientists Identified Two Distinct Pathogens in Blood Samples Taken from Mice

Scientists identified two distinct pathogens in blood samples taken from mice.  They analyzed both pathogens in the laboratory and recorded the presence or absence of certain characteristics in the table below (NOTE: + indicates presence and − indicates absence) . They concluded that both pathogens are prokaryotic cells.  Do the data support this conclusion?

A) Yes, because prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles.
B) No, because ribosomes are found in all prokaryotes.
C) Yes, because the genomes of all prokaryotes consist of DNA.
D) No, because prokaryotes are not surrounded by an outer cell wall.

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