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Bacteria are called what because their genetic material is not contained in nuclei?
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∙ 12y ago
While it may be true that bacteria do not have nuclei like the other kingdom's of life, they still have genetic material, often as a singular circular strand. In addition, some bacteria contain smaller additional strands of circular DNA called plasmids that allow for additional properties, often impacting its antibiotic resistance and virulence. All the lack of a nucleus means is that the genetic material is not bound to a single area, it is free to roam throughout the cell. If bacteria did not have genetic material they would have no way of reproducing and spreading their traits. Genetic material is essential to the formation of new life forms and the expressions of characteristics. Even viruses which aren't even classified as alive contain genetic information!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoBacteria is a living a cell so it doesnt lack it. As far as i know of.
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∙ 12y agoBacteria are prokaryotes because they do not contain a membrane-bound nucleus.
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∙ 8y agoThey are prokaryotes because they do not contain a membrane-bound nucleus.
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What is genetic material contained in an individual?
nowadays there is a lot of genetic material in people because many of the foods and fruits are genetically made.
What is a small single celled organisms that do not contain nuclei?
These are called prokaryotes or bacteria and do not contain a nucleus. The genetic material of bacteria is contained in a single, circular chain of DNA.
What is the genetic material contained inside a cells nucleus?
DNA
Another name for prokaryote?
Prokaryotes are non-nucleated cells. That is, the genetic material is not contained within a nucleus, like eukaryotes, but is distributed around the cell. Bacteria are an example of prokaryotes, and one would be relatively safe using this as a substitute. Bacteria is another name for a prokayote.
Is mutant bacteria and transgenic bacteria same?
Transgenic: This kind of bacteria is formed by transfer of genetic material from another bacteria. The transfer may be natural or by genetic techniques. Mutant: This kind of bacteria is also a modified one at genetic level, but not due to transfer of genetic material from other bacteria or organism, but due to genetic changes in the organism itself. This changes may be due to UV rays or ionising radiations, or other mutantion stimulating agents (mutagens)
Why do Bacteria differ from viruses because bacteria have?
Because bacteria have only DNA as genetic material but viruses have RNA or DNA as genetic material. viruses are harmful but most of the bacteria are useful.
What is genetic material contained in an individual?
nowadays there is a lot of genetic material in people because many of the foods and fruits are genetically made.
Where is the genetic material in bacteria cell?
The genetic material in a bacteria cell is found in the cytoplasm.
How does domain Eukarya differ from domain Bacteria and domain Archaea?
Eukarya has a doubled walled nucleus containing the genetic material and Bacteria and Archaea do not have contained genetic material. Eukarya has membrane bound organelles and the other two Domains do not. These are the pertinent differences.
What is a small single celled organisms that do not contain nuclei?
These are called prokaryotes or bacteria and do not contain a nucleus. The genetic material of bacteria is contained in a single, circular chain of DNA.
Do bacteria genetic material change?
Bacteria cells have their own genetic material.
Do bacteria have genetic material?
yes, it have
What type of genetic material do bacteria have?
The genetic material of a bacterium is found floating freely in the cytoplasm.
What genetic material is found in bacteria?
DNA
How bacteria exchanged genetic material?
Conjugation
What is the genetic material contained inside a cells nucleus?
DNA
The complete genetic material contained in an individual or species is what?
The genome.
