Question

Do Prokaryotes have chromosomes?

Answer 1

Prokaryotes:

1. Prokaryotes are those organisms that do not have a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
2. Chromosomes do exist in prokaryotes.
3. A single, coiled, circular chromosome is seen in most prokaryotic cells.
4. They can be found in the nucleoid area.
5. A membrane-bound nucleus is absent in prokaryotic cells.
6. Instead, their genetic material is found in the nucleoid, a part of the cytoplasm.