AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Prokaryotes store their DNA in a nucleus.
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -By definition, prokaryotes lack a membrane-bound nucleus to hold their chromosomes. Instead, the chromosome of a prokaryote is found in a part of the cytoplasm called a nucleoid.

Detailed explanation-2: -The DNA is located in the main part of the cell. Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus. Instead, their genetic material is located in the main part of the cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Prokaryotic cells do not contain a true nucleus. They consist of genetic material which is located in a nucleoid region. They lack a nucleus with a nuclear membrane.

Detailed explanation-4: -Expert-verified answer The statement is false. Prokaryotic cells are unicellular and do n have a nucleus and the mode of nutrition is auto or heterotrophic.

Detailed explanation-5: -Solution : In prokaryotes, the genetic material consists of single circular DNA molecule lying entangled in nucleoid. It is not bounded by a definite nuclear membrane.

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