Some PROKARYOTES are photosynthetic. Predict where the pigments might be located in these cells.

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ The pigments in photosynthetic prokaryotes are located in the cytoplasmic membrane, within infoldings called thylakoids or in specialized structures known as chromatophores. ⚹ ∻Solution∻ ‖ a ⋮ Prokaryotic cell structure: Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, which means they do not have chloroplasts where photosynthetic eukaryotes house their pigments. ‖ ‖ b ⋮ Photosynthetic machinery: Photosynthetic prokaryotes, such as cyanobacteria, have their photosynthetic pigments embedded directly in the cytoplasmic membrane or in membrane infoldings known as thylakoids. ‖ ‖ c ⋮ Chromatophores: Some photosynthetic bacteria contain specialized structures called chromatophores, which are vesicle-like and also contain pigments. ‖ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Photosynthetic pigments in prokaryotes are located in the cytoplasmic membrane or associated structures. ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ Since prokaryotes lack chloroplasts, they utilize their cell membrane or membrane-derived structures to house the necessary pigments for photosynthesis. ⚹◊Where are pigments typically located in photosynthetic prokaryotic cells?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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