A prime number is a number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. From the given options:
- 0 is not a prime number as it is divisible by every number.
- 1 is not considered a prime number because a prime number must have exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1 and the number itself.
- 2 is the only prime number in the given list because it is divisible by 1 and 2.
- 8 is not a prime number as it is divisible by 1, 2, 4, and 8.
Step 1: Conclusion.
Thus, the prime number in the list is \( 2 \).