Multiple Choice
In most prokaryotic cells, the chromosomal DNA is primarily located in which cellular region?
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7. DNA and Chromosome Structure
Bacterial and Viral Chromosome Structure
Multiple Choice
In most prokaryotes, where is DNA primarily located within the cell?
A
In mitochondria
B
In the nucleoid region of the cytoplasm (not enclosed by a membrane)
C
Inside a membrane-bound nucleus
D
In the Golgi apparatus
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Understand the basic cell structure differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles such as a nucleus.
Recall that in eukaryotic cells, DNA is enclosed within a membrane-bound nucleus, but prokaryotes do not have this structure.
Identify that in prokaryotes, DNA is found in a specific region of the cytoplasm called the nucleoid, which is not enclosed by a membrane.
Recognize that mitochondria and Golgi apparatus are membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells, not prokaryotes.
Conclude that the primary location of DNA in most prokaryotes is the nucleoid region of the cytoplasm, which is not membrane-bound.
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