Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic cell?
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1. Overview of Cell Biology
Prokaryotic Cell Architecture
Multiple Choice
In a typical prokaryotic cell, where is the cell's DNA primarily located?
A
In the endoplasmic reticulum
B
In the mitochondria
C
In the nucleoid region of the cytoplasm
D
Inside a membrane-bound nucleus
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Recall the basic structural differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, focusing on the presence or absence of membrane-bound organelles.
Understand that prokaryotic cells lack a membrane-bound nucleus, unlike eukaryotic cells which have a nucleus containing DNA.
Identify that in prokaryotic cells, the DNA is located in a specific region called the nucleoid, which is not enclosed by a membrane but is a distinct area within the cytoplasm.
Recognize that the endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles found only in eukaryotic cells, so DNA is not located there in prokaryotes.
Conclude that the cell's DNA in a typical prokaryotic cell is primarily located in the nucleoid region of the cytoplasm.
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