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In Prokaryotic Organisms, Nuclear Region is not Surrounded by a Membrane. This Undefined Nuclear Region is known as?

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Updated on: October 17th, 2023

(A) Nucleic acid

(B) Nucleoid

(C) Nucleolus

(D) Nucleosome

In prokaryotic organisms, the membrane does not surround the nuclear region. This undefined nuclear region is known as Nucleoid. Prokaryotic cells are the earliest forms of life. A prokaryote’s nucleoid houses all or most of its genetic material. Prokaryotic cells lack nuclear membranes, which prevents the nucleus from being properly defined.

Difference Between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

We have discussed the difference between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells in the table below. 

 

Prokaryotes

Eukaryotes

Type of Cell

Always unicellular

Unicellular and multi-cellular

Reproduction

Asexual

Both asexual and sexual

DNA arrangement

Circular

Linear

Nucleus

Absent

Present

Mitochondria

Absent

Present

Endoplasmic reticulum

Absent

Present

Cell division

Through binary fission

Through mitosis

Prokaryotic Cell Components

There are four main parts to prokaryotic cells:

  • The plasma membrane, which isolates the cell from its surroundings, is a protective layer made of phospholipid molecules.
  • Inside each cell is a jelly-like substance called cytoplasm. It contains every cell organelle in suspension.
  • The genetic makeup of a cell is DNA. The circular DNA is present in all prokaryotes. It controls how the cell makes proteins. Additionally, it controls how the cell behaves.
  • Protein synthesis takes place in ribosomes.
  • Certain prokaryotic cells have cilia and flagella, which aid in movement.

Summary:

In Prokaryotic Organisms, Nuclear Region is not Surrounded by a Membrane. This Undefined Nuclear Region is known as? (A) Nucleic acid (B) Nucleoid (C) Nucleolus (D) Nucleosome 

Prokaryotic creatures lack a membrane that encloses the nuclear area. Nucleoid is the name for this ambiguous nuclear region. Prokaryotic cells are surrounded by a plasma membrane.

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