is present in prokaryotic organisms instead of a nucleus.

Nucleolus

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Nucleosome

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Nucleoid

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Nucleoplasm

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The correct option is C Nucleoid
Prokaryotes do not have a well defined nucleus. Instead they have an irregularly shaped structure called the nucleoid which contains the genetic material of the organism.

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Q. Prokaryotic cells have a true nucleus called nucleoid.

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(i) They lack a nucleus
(ii) Amoeba is prokaryotic
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Q. Assertion [A]: Bacteria are prokaryotic organisms.

Reason [R]: Bacteria do not possess true nucleus.

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Q. Assertion :The true nucleus is generally absent in prokaryotes. Reason: An undifferentiated, unorganised fibrillar nucleus is observed in prokaryotic cells.

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is present in prokaryotic organisms instead of a nucleus.

The correct option is C NucleoidProkaryotes do not have a well defined nucleus. Instead they have an irregularly shaped structure called the nucleoid which contains the genetic material of the organism.

The correct option is C Nucleoid
Prokaryotes do not have a well defined nucleus. Instead they have an irregularly shaped structure called the nucleoid which contains the genetic material of the organism.