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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

DNA in eukaryotic cells is located mainly in the: A. Cytoplasm B. Ribosome C. Nucleus D. Membrane
Options
A Cytoplasm
B Ribosome
C Nucleus
Correct Answer
D Membrane
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In eukaryotic cells, the vast majority of the cell's genetic material (DNA) is enclosed within the membrane-bound nucleus. Small amounts of DNA are also found in mitochondria and chloroplasts, but the main location is the nucleus.

Hint

The defining feature of a eukaryotic cell is this membrane-bound structure containing its chromosomes.

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