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prokaryotic DNA is "naked," meaning that it has no histones associated with it, and it is not formed into chromosomes

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What contains prokaryotes?

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What do Prokaryotes contain?

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What do most prokaryotes contain?

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What type of organism has a single Cell and one DNA molecule?

They are known as Prokaryotes.


In prokaryotes where does DNA replication occur in the cell?

In prokaryotes, DNA replication occurs in the cytoplasm. The replication process begins at the origin of replication on the DNA molecule and proceeds bidirectionally. Multiple replication fork structures are formed to speed up the replication process.


Is DNA prokaryotic or erucaryotic?

DNA itself is neither prokaryotic nor eukaryotic; it is a type of molecule found in all living organisms. However, the organization of DNA differs between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. In prokaryotes, DNA is typically circular and not enclosed in a nucleus, while in eukaryotes, DNA is linear and housed within a membrane-bound nucleus. Thus, the classification pertains to the cellular structure rather than the DNA molecule itself.


What stores a molecule called DNA?

In eukaryotes, DNA is stored in the nucleus. In prokaryotes, the DNA is in the cytoplasm, though it may be bunched up in a structure called a nucleoid, which has no membrane around it.


Is DNA linear in prokaryotes?

Yes, DNA is typically linear in prokaryotes.


Do prokaryotes have genes?

Yes, prokaryotes have genes. Genes are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for making a protein or RNA molecule. Prokaryotes have a circular chromosome that contains genes, along with additional genetic material in plasmids.


Do prokaryotes possess circular or linear DNA?

Prokaryotes possess circular DNA.


What does nucleoid do to cells?

The nucleoid region of the prokaryotes is the area of the cytoplasm that contains the single bacterial DNA molecule As the prokaryotes are asexual, the single DNA replicates and both copies attach to the cell membrane.


What is the genetic material for prokaryote?

The genetic material for prokaryotes is typically a single, circular DNA molecule located in the nucleoid region of the cell. This DNA molecule contains all the genetic information necessary for the prokaryotic cell to function and reproduce.