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Where is the DNA in a prokaryote?


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Prokaryotic DNA:

  1. Prokaryotic DNA is contained in the central region of the cell, called the nucleoid,
  2. It is not surrounded by a nuclear envelope.
  3. Many prokaryotes also have small circular DNA molecules called plasmids.
  4. This, unlike chromosomal DNA, can provide genetic benefits in certain environments.

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