A nucleus which lacks a nuclear membrane as found in the members of Kingdom Monera is called as a
A
nucleoid
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B
karyon
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C
true nucleus
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D
none of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A nucleoid The nucleoid is a primitive nucleus which contains the single DNA which is coiled around itself. This genetic material is not enclosed by the nuclear membrane. This is a characteristic feature of the prokaryotes.
Karyon is the synonym of nucleus. A true nucleus has a nuclear membrane surrounding the nucleoplasm in which we find the DNA condensed into chromosomes and the presence of a nucleolus.