Prokaryotic DNA is found in which part of the cell?

a. The nucleoid
b. The nucleus
c. The ribosomes
d. The cell membrane


a. The nucleoid

Prokaryotic DNA is found in the nucleoid. Prokaryotes do not have a true nucleus or ribosomes.

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A. change one codon and, therefore, only one amino acid in the protein sequence. B. do not disrupt the reading frame so the protein ends up completely normal. C. do not disrupt the reading frame so the protein will usually retain some degree of function. D. cause frameshifts that will change the reading frame and, therefore, the sequence of the protein. E. usually result in the expression of a truncated protein.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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