Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prokaryotic DNA?
Circular in shape
Located in the nucleoid region
Associated with histone proteins
Not enclosed within a nuclear membrane
Related Questions
Which of the following statements about inclusion bodies is incorrect ?
They are not bound by any membrane
These are involved in ingestion of food particles
They lie free in the cytoplasm
These represent reserve material in cytoplasm
Which statement BEST describes the role of inclusion bodies in recombinant protein production?
They prevent proteolysis of the recombinant protein.
They simplify purification but require refolding steps.
They enhance the expression levels of the recombinant protein.
They facilitate secretion of the recombinant protein.
The prokaryotic cell does not contain
Chromosome
Mitochondria
Plasma membrane
Ribosome
What is a genophore?
The chromosome of a eukaryote.
The chromosome of a prokaryote.
A plasmid found in bacteria.
A protein that protects bacterial DNA.
In prokaryotic cells,
Internal compartments are absent
Nucleus is absent
Ribosomes are 70S
All of the above
Which of the following statements are correct about prokaryotic cells?
I. DNA lies freely in the cytoplasm, not associated with any organelle
II. The amount of DNA do not change as there are no haploid and diploid stages
III. Transcription and translation occurs in the cytoplasm
IV. Protein synthesis occurs only in the cytoplasm
Correct option regarding the above statement is
I, II and III
I and II
Only I
I, II, III and IV
Extension of plasma membrane in prokaryotic cell is
Mesosomes
Cell wall
Pili
Ribosomes
The four basic shapes of bacteria are
Amoeboid, elongated, biconcave and coccus
Elongated, bacillus, biconcave and amoeboid
Bacillus, coccus, vibrio and spirillum
Bacillus, amoeboid, elongated and coccus
In prokaryotes, respiratory enzymes are associated with the:
Ribosomes
Nucleoid
Plasma membrane
Cell wall
Which of the following components provides sticky character to the bacterial cell?
Glycocalyx
Cell wall
Nuclear membrane
Plasma membrane
