Which of the following is commonly present in aII bacteria.
Correct answer: A. Nucleoid
- A. Nucleoid
- B. Pili
- C. Plasmid
- D. Cell wall
Explanation
The nucleoid is a region within bacterial cells where the genetic material (DNA) is located. Unlike the nucleus in eukaryotic cells, the nucleoid is not surrounded by a membrane. It contains the bacterial chromosome, which is a single, circular DNA molecule that carries essential genetic information.
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