the chromosomes are duplicated.
In prokaryotes, DNA is stored in the cytoplasm.
also prokaryotes have no nucleus
In prokaryotes, transcription and translation happen at the same time.
DNA is replicated during the S phase of the cell cycle. If DNA is not replicated then the new cell will not have a copy of the DNA. If it does not have a copy of the DNA, then the cell will not be able to function properly.
The cell's DNA is replicated during interphase.
genes are codes for proteins that determine traits