NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

CHROMOSOMES AND CELL DIVISIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is DNA located in the cell?
A
golgi body
B
lysosomes
C
Nucleus
D
Mitochondria
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Most DNA is located in the cell nucleus (where it is called nuclear DNA), but a small amount of DNA can also be found in the mitochondria (where it is called mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA). Mitochondria are structures within cells that convert the energy from food into a form that cells can use.

Detailed explanation-2: -The majority of the cell’s DNA is present in the nucleus of the eukaryotic cell and it is called nuclear DNA. A small amount of DNA is also present in the mitochondria. In plants, DNA is also present in the chloroplast. In prokaryotic cells, DNA is present in the nucleoid region in the cytoplasm.

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