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Bacteria are prokaryotic organisms, and therefore do not have a nucleus.

The DNA found within bacteria is located in the cytoplasm - in an area called the nucleoid. It is not surrounded by a membrane like in eukaryotic cells.

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Is DNA found in bacteria?

Yes DNA or more specifically genetic material is one of the fundamental requirements for something to be classified as alive, which bacteria are. Bacteria do not conventionally have a nucleus so their genetic material is stored in plasmids, rings of DNA.


Does DNA synthesize in bacteria?

Yes, DNA synthesis occurs in bacteria as part of their replication process. Bacteria replicate their DNA prior to cell division to ensure that each daughter cell receives a complete set of genetic material. This process involves the duplication of the bacterial genome by enzymes such as DNA polymerase.


Various streptococci and lactobacilli were traditionally grouped together as lactic acid bacteria because of their characteristic fermentation Most of them were found to have a DNA Guanine plus Cysto?

The range of G + C base content in bacterial DNA ranges between 25% to 75%. The reason for using this method to identify related bacterial strains is that different strains accumulate different mutations over time.


What genetic material is in both viruses and bacteria?

Both viruses and bacteria contain genetic material in the form of DNA or RNA. Viruses can have either DNA or RNA as their genetic material, while bacteria typically have DNA as their genetic material.


What type of cells utilize DNA as their genetic material but do not have their DNA encased within a nuclear envelope?

Prokaryotic cells, like bacteria and archaea, have DNA as their genetic material but do not have a nucleus to encase the DNA. Instead, their DNA is found in the cytoplasm in a region called the nucleoid.

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Which best describes transduction in bacteria?

Bacteria transfer DNA with a bacteriophage.


How are the organisms in this kingdom monera grouped together?

bacteria and eubacteria.


What are the three domain into which organism can be grouped?

Archae, Bacteria and Eukaryota


Will bacteria cells have DNA?

Yes. Bacteria are living organisms. All living organisms have DNA.


How much DNA do humans share with bacteria?

Humans share about 1-2 of their DNA with bacteria.


DNA extraction from bacteria?

DNA extraction from bacteria can be achieved in various ways. Yeast is the best resource to extract the DNA bacteria from using extreme rapid extraction method.


Is DNA of bacteria any different from the DNA of the human?

No.


Why do bacteria, as prokaryotes, lack DNA?

Bacteria, as prokaryotes, do not lack DNA. In fact, they have DNA, but their genetic material is not enclosed within a nucleus like in eukaryotic cells. Instead, the DNA in bacteria is found in the cytoplasm in a region called the nucleoid.


Which is not a reason that scientists use bacteria DNA rather than human DNA in biotechnology?

Bacterial DNA is more interesting


Is DNA found in bacteria?

Yes DNA or more specifically genetic material is one of the fundamental requirements for something to be classified as alive, which bacteria are. Bacteria do not conventionally have a nucleus so their genetic material is stored in plasmids, rings of DNA.


Does DNA synthesize in bacteria?

Yes, DNA synthesis occurs in bacteria as part of their replication process. Bacteria replicate their DNA prior to cell division to ensure that each daughter cell receives a complete set of genetic material. This process involves the duplication of the bacterial genome by enzymes such as DNA polymerase.


Why are bacteria and amoebas grouped into different domains?

The amoeba is eukaryotic cell while bacteria is prokaryoticprotists have a membrane-bounded nucleus, which bacterial cells lack.this is because the protists actually have a nucleus, which is an area in the center of the cell with a membrane, and it is full of DNA. In the domains of eubacterian and archaebacteria, these do not have nuclei.