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Does a Eukaryotic Have Dna?

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Does a Eukaryotic Have Dna?

Eukaryotic chromosomes consist of DNA tightly wound around clusters of histone proteins. In general, eukaryotic cells contain a lot more genetic material than prokaryotic cells

prokaryotic cells
Prokaryotes are organisms that consist of a single prokaryotic cell. Eukaryotic cells are found in plants, animals, fungi, and protists. They range from 10–100 μm in diameter, and their DNA is contained within a membrane-bound nucleus. Eukaryotes are organisms containing eukaryotic cells.
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. For example, each human cell has around 2m, or 3 billion base pairs, of DNA that must be compacted to fit within the nucleus.

Do eukaryotes have DNA or RNA?

In eukaryotic cells, the DNA is contained inside the cell's nucleus and there it is transcribed into RNA. The newly synthesized RNA is then transported out of the nucleus into the cytoplasm, where ribosomes translate the RNA into protein.

Do prokaryotes have DNA?

The DNA in prokaryotes is contained in a central area of the cell called the nucleoid, which is not surrounded by a nuclear membrane. Many prokaryotes also carry small, circular DNA molecules called plasmids, which are distinct from the chromosomal DNA and can provide genetic advantages in specific environments.

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