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Which one of the following is the genetic material of prokaryotic cell?

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Which one of the following is the genetic material of prokaryotic cell?
aNon-histonic double stranded DNA
bHistonic double stranded DNA
cHistone & DNA both are absent
dHistone without DNA
✓ Correct answer: a) Non-histonic double stranded DNA
ExplanationThe genetic material of a prokaryotic cell is: Option A: Non-histonic double stranded DNA Explanation: Prokaryotic cells contain double-stranded DNA that is not associated with histones.Unlike eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic DNA is circular and lacks histone proteins, which are present in eukaryotic chromosomes to help in DNA packaging.

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