Prokaryotic Cells - DNA Flashcards
1
Q
Shape of the DNA?
A
Always circular.
Enclosed loop.
Long coiled up strand.
2
Q
Where is the DNA located?
A
Not in the nucleus - doesn’t have one.
Floats free in the cytoplasm
3
Q
What is the DNA not attached to?
A
Any histone proteins to form chromatin.
4
Q
What is the DNA sometimes referred to?
A
The bacterial chromosome to distinguish It from plasmid DNA.
