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Which of the following are the characteristics of prokaryotes?
Options
A Single chromosome made up of nucleic acid complexed with histone and 70 S ribosome comprised of 30 S and 50 S.
B Single chromosome made up of naked nucleic acid and 70 S ribosome comprised of 30 S and 50 S.
Correct Answer
C Single chromosome made up of nucleic acid complexed with histone and 80 S ribosome comprised of 40 S and 50 S.
D Single chromosome made up of naked nucleic acid and 80 S ribosome comprised 30 S and 50 S.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Prokaryotes are characterized by a single, circular chromosome composed of naked DNA (not associated with histone proteins) and 70S ribosomes, which are composed of a 30S small subunit and a 50S large subunit. This distinguishes them from eukaryotes, which have linear chromosomes with histone proteins and 80S ribosomes.

Hint

Recall the key differences in genetic material and ribosome structure between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 791 of 2214
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