In prokaryotes, the genetic material is :
Correct answer: B. Circular DNA without histones
- 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 with histones. The eukaryotic genetic material is linear and double-stranded DNA. It is associated with histone proteins to form a nucleosome unit.
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