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A nucleoid represents the genetic material of prokaryotes. It is known as

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a

Genophore 

b

Prochromosome

c

All of these

d

Icipient nucleus

answer is D.

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Explanation:

  1. Nucleoid: It is the region in prokaryotic cells (like bacteria) where the genetic material (DNA) is located. Unlike eukaryotes, prokaryotes lack a true nucleus, so the nucleoid is not enclosed by a membrane.
  2. Prochromosome: Refers to the primitive chromosome-like structure in prokaryotes, which describes the nucleoid's genetic composition.
  3. Genophore: This is another term for the circular DNA of prokaryotes, representing the genetic material housed in the nucleoid.
  4. Incipient Nucleus: A term used to describe the nucleoid as a precursor to the true nucleus found in eukaryotic cells.

Final Answer

The correct answer is "All of these".

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A nucleoid represents the genetic material of prokaryotes. It is known as