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In prokaryotic DNA, where is the DNA located?
In prokaryotic DNA, where is the DNA located?
- Freely in the cytoplasm (within the nucleoid) (correct)
- Inside the mitochondria
- Inside the Golgi apparatus
- Within a nucleus
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic DNA?
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic DNA?
- Large amount of repetitive DNA
- Linear shape
- No introns (correct)
- Presence of histones (DNA binding proteins)
What is a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic DNA compared to prokaryotic DNA?
What is a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic DNA compared to prokaryotic DNA?
- Repetitive DNA and introns (correct)
- Located freely in the cytoplasm
- Presence of plasmids
- Circular shape
Which of the following elements is present in prokaryotic DNA but absent in eukaryotic DNA?
Which of the following elements is present in prokaryotic DNA but absent in eukaryotic DNA?
One key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA is the absence of which structure in prokaryotic DNA?
One key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA is the absence of which structure in prokaryotic DNA?
In eukaryotic organisms, where does mRNA translation begin?
In eukaryotic organisms, where does mRNA translation begin?
Which type of RNA undergoes major post-transcriptional modifications in eukaryotic organisms?
Which type of RNA undergoes major post-transcriptional modifications in eukaryotic organisms?
How is DNA replication halted at termination sites?
How is DNA replication halted at termination sites?
In prokaryotic organisms, how many types of RNA polymerase are present?
In prokaryotic organisms, how many types of RNA polymerase are present?
Which RNA molecule has a very short lifespan due to breakdown by nucleases?
Which RNA molecule has a very short lifespan due to breakdown by nucleases?
What is the function of extrachromosomal elements in a cell?
What is the function of extrachromosomal elements in a cell?
Where does DNA replication primarily occur in prokaryotes?
Where does DNA replication primarily occur in prokaryotes?
What is the major difference in the number of DNA polymerases between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
What is the major difference in the number of DNA polymerases between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Which type of topoisomerase is predominantly involved in prokaryotic DNA replication?
Which type of topoisomerase is predominantly involved in prokaryotic DNA replication?
What is a characteristic feature of Okazaki fragments in eukaryotic DNA replication compared to prokaryotic replication?
What is a characteristic feature of Okazaki fragments in eukaryotic DNA replication compared to prokaryotic replication?
Where does termination of DNA replication typically occur in prokaryotic circular chromosomes?
Where does termination of DNA replication typically occur in prokaryotic circular chromosomes?
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