Multiple Choice
In eukaryotes, nearly all the DNA is found in the:
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7. DNA and Chromosome Structure
Eukaryotic Chromosome Structure
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, where is most genomic DNA located?
A
In the cytosol as circular DNA plasmids
B
In the nucleus, packaged into linear chromosomes associated with histone proteins
C
In the rough endoplasmic reticulum bound to ribosomes
D
In the Golgi apparatus as free DNA strands
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the structure of eukaryotic cells, which have distinct membrane-bound organelles including the nucleus, cytosol, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus.
Recall that genomic DNA refers to the complete set of DNA within an organism, containing all its genetic information.
Recognize that in eukaryotic cells, genomic DNA is primarily located inside the nucleus, where it is organized into linear chromosomes.
Know that these chromosomes are associated with histone proteins, which help package and condense the DNA to fit inside the nucleus.
Contrast this with other options: circular DNA plasmids are typical of prokaryotes or mitochondria, and DNA is not found free in the cytosol, rough ER, or Golgi apparatus.
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