<P> The genome in a prokaryote is held within a DNA / protein complex in the cytosol called the nucleoid , which lacks a nuclear envelope . The complex contains a single , cyclic , double - stranded molecule of stable chromosomal DNA , in contrast to the multiple linear , compact , highly organized chromosomes found in eukaryotic cells . In addition , many important genes of prokaryotes are stored in separate circular DNA structures called plasmids . </P>
<P> The genome in a prokaryote is held within a DNA / protein complex in the cytosol called the nucleoid , which lacks a nuclear envelope . The complex contains a single , cyclic , double - stranded molecule of stable chromosomal DNA , in contrast to the multiple linear , compact , highly organized chromosomes found in eukaryotic cells . In addition , many important genes of prokaryotes are stored in separate circular DNA structures called plasmids . </P>
where are the chromosomes located in prokaryotic cells
where are the chromosomes located in prokaryotic cells
a DNA / protein complex in the cytosol called the nucleoid
a DNA / protein complex in the cytosol called the nucleoid