The genetic material of prokaryotes is?

Answer 1

The genetic material of a cell is actually the DNA (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid) molecule. In some types of cells this genetic material is packaged alongwith many other chemicals in the form of long thread-like structures called chromosomes and enclosed in a membrane-lined struture. This spherical structure is called nucleus and such cells are called eukaryotes. In other types of cells the genetic material is not enclosed in a nucleus but rather lies exposed to the cytoplasm of the cell. These are the prokaryotic cells of which bacteria are the prime examples. The cells of most higher forms of life (plants and animals) are eukaryotes.

Answer 2

The genetic material of prokaryotes is typically a single circular chromosome composed of DNA. This DNA contains all the genetic information needed for the prokaryotic cell to function and reproduce. Some prokaryotes may also have smaller, circular pieces of DNA called plasmids that can carry additional genetic information.

Answer 3

As far as I know all liveing organism use DNA as their genetic material. A few viruses use RNA, but they are not true cells. Bacterial DNA is often circular.

Answer 4

single stranded dna