Question

Describe where DNA is found in a cell. Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Answer 1

Answer:

DNA is found in the nucleus of the cell.

Prokaryotic cell Eukaryotic cell

1. They lack a well-defined nucleus, have a nucleoid instead. Have a well-defined nucleus enclosed in the nuclear membrane.

2. Usually have double-stranded, circular DNA. Have a linear double-stranded nucleus.

3. Do not have mitochondria.

Mitochondria are present.

4. Have 70S ribosomes. Have 80S ribosomes.

5. Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum also absent. They do have Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum.