Question

Bacteria have a region called nucleoid, in which their genetic material is located. Why, then bacteria are classified as prokaryotic cell and not eukaryotic.

Answer 1

Bacteria:

1. Bacteria are classified as prokaryotic organisms because the nucleus of this organism are not well defined.
2. There is no nuclear membrane.
3. The cells having nuclear material without any nuclear membrane are termed as prokaryotic.
4. Therefore, bacteria are classified as prokaryotic.