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Does E. coli have a nucleus?

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The question is asking whether Escherichia coli (e coli), a type of bacteria, contains a nucleus. This is a biological question that relates to cell structure.

Answer

E. coli does not have a nucleus.

E. coli does not have a nucleus.

Answer for screen readers

E. coli does not have a nucleus.

More Information

Escherichia coli is a type of prokaryotic cell, and like all prokaryotes, it does not have a membrane-bound nucleus. Instead, it has a region called the nucleoid where its DNA is located.

Tips

A common mistake is to confuse the nucleoid with a true nucleus. Unlike a eukaryotic nucleus, the nucleoid is not membrane-bound.

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