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Although a prokaryotic cell has no defined nucleus, yet DNA is not scattered throughout the cell. Explain.

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DNA is negatively charged , positively charged proteins , hold it in places, in large loops (in a region termed as nucleiod)

Detailed Answer :

In prokaryotic cell, the DNA is not scattered throughout the cell but present in the form of a membrane less structure called nucleoid.

The prokaryotic cells uses a specific mechanism to pack the genetic material tightly into this region. The prokaryotic cello do take up a measure against this by folding the fibres and forming genophore.

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