In prokaryotic cells, phospholipid synthesis and oxidative phosphorylation are carried out in:
A) plasma membranes.
B) cytosol.
C) mitochondria.
D) ribosomes.
E) endoplasmic reticulum.

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In prokaryotic cells, there are no membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria or endoplasmic reticulum. Therefore, the synthesis of phospholipids and oxidative phosphorylation occur in the plasma membranes, which are the primary site of energy generation in prokaryotes. Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, whereas cytosol is the site of various metabolic reactions.

In Prokaryotic Cells, Phospholipid Synthesis and Oxidative Phosphorylation Are Carried