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Is this statement true or false? 'Animal cells have mitochondria; plant cells have chloroplasts.' Explain your answer, and describe the functions of these organelles.
5. Cell Components
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
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In bacteria, DNA will be found in _______________.
A
A membrane-enclosed nucleus.
B
Mitochondria.
C
The nucleoid.
D
Ribosomes.
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Understand that bacteria are prokaryotic organisms, which means they do not have membrane-bound organelles.
Recall that in eukaryotic cells, DNA is typically found within a membrane-enclosed nucleus. However, bacteria lack this structure.
Identify that bacteria have a region called the nucleoid, which is not enclosed by a membrane, where their DNA is located.
Differentiate between the nucleoid and other cellular structures such as mitochondria and ribosomes, which are not present in bacteria or do not contain DNA in bacteria.
Conclude that the correct location of DNA in bacteria is the nucleoid, as it is the region where their genetic material is concentrated.
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