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The nucleus holds the cells genetic material in eukaryotes. The genome of eukaryotes is sequestered to a membrane bound organelle called the nucleus. The nucleus is the site of replication and transcription.
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∙ 15y agoThe genetic material in eukaryotes is deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). DNA is usually found in thread like structures called chromosomes and influences the characteristics and controls all the functions that go on within an individual.
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∙ 15y agoIn eukaryotes, the genetic material is in the form of the chemical compound DNA.
In the nucleus, the DNA is associated with proteins (especially histones), and the combination of DNA and proteins, although not a compound, is sometimes referred to as chromatin.
A complete length of chromatin is a chromosome. Each chromosome contains one molecule of DNA in the first half of interphase, and two after the DNA has replicated at about mid-interphase.
Outside the nucleus, there is DNA in each mitochondrion and chloroplast. This DNA contains much less genetic information than the nucleus. In humans, there are (very roughly) 20,000 genes in the nucleus, and 37 in mitochondrial DNA
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What contains genetic material of a eukaryotic cell?
The nucleus holds the cells genetic material in eukaryotes. The genome of eukaryotes is sequestered to a membrane bound organelle called the nucleus. The nucleus is the site of replication and transcription.
How are eukaryotes different from prokaryotes?
Eukaryotes are characterized by having a nucleus in their cells. Prokaryotic cells do not have this organelle, and their genetic material is located in the cell membrane instead.
Are viruses prokaryotes?
First off a prokaryotic organism is a thing that has no nucleus that holds it's genetic material. Viruses are prokaryotes. Their genetic material isn't in a nucleus. It has an inner core that holds its genetic material, and the inner core is protected by the virus's protein coat.
The presence of a nucleus and organelles allows eukaryotes to?
1) Compartmentalize their chromosomal Genetic Material. See Nucleus. 2) 3)
Where in the nucleus is the genetic material found?
Genetic material, composed of DNA that is packaged into string-like structures called chromatin, makes up a region called the nucleolus, which is inside the nucleus of a cell.In eukaryotes, the genetic material is found within the nucleus of the cell in a form of chromatins. In prokaryotes, the genetic material is suspended in a region known as nucleoid and also contains circular DNA called plasmids.
Can eukaryotes have DNA as their genetic material?
Yes, eukaryotes have a nucleus which contains the genetic materials such as DNA and other protein complexes.
What contains a eukaryotic cells genetic material?
The nucleus holds the cells genetic material in eukaryotes. The genome of eukaryotes is sequestered to a membrane bound organelle called the nucleus. The nucleus is the site of replication and transcription.
Are there chromosomes in Golgi apparatus?
No, in eukaryotes the genetic material is stored within the nucleus
What are three ways that prokaryotes are like eukaryotes?
Both have a cell membrane, genetic material, and ribosomes.
What contains genetic material of a eukaryotic cell?
The nucleus holds the cells genetic material in eukaryotes. The genome of eukaryotes is sequestered to a membrane bound organelle called the nucleus. The nucleus is the site of replication and transcription.
What are the two cand of cells?
For something this general, I can only think prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Prokaryotes have no nucleus in their cell for their genetic material while eukaryotes have a nucleus in their cell for their genetic material to reside.
What organelle carries hereditary material?
In those cells that are eukaryotes, the organelle is the nucleus. In those that are not, the genetic material is not found in an organelle but just condensed in the cytoplasm.
How are eukaryotes different from prokaryotes?
Eukaryotes are characterized by having a nucleus in their cells. Prokaryotic cells do not have this organelle, and their genetic material is located in the cell membrane instead.
Are viruses prokaryotes?
First off a prokaryotic organism is a thing that has no nucleus that holds it's genetic material. Viruses are prokaryotes. Their genetic material isn't in a nucleus. It has an inner core that holds its genetic material, and the inner core is protected by the virus's protein coat.
The presence of a nucleus and organelles allows eukaryotes to?
1) Compartmentalize their chromosomal Genetic Material. See Nucleus. 2) 3)
What is the difference between a Prokaryotic cell and a Euharyotic cell?
Eukaryotes have a membrane bound nucleus containing their genetic material, as well as other membrane bound organelles. Prokaryotes do not have either, although they do still have genetic material. Prokaryotes are, in general, more primitave.
What is an organism whose genetic material is not enclosed in a nucleus?
I believe it is bacterium. I don't no, it has to be prokaryotic
