Q. In prokaryotes, the genetic material is
A) linear DNA without histones
B) circular DNA without histones
C) linear DNA with histones
D) circular DNA with histones.
Explanation
The genetic material of prokaryotes is circular and single stranded DNA. It has no association of histones. The eukaryotic genetic material is linear and double stranded DNA. It is associated with histone proteins to form nucleosome unit.
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