The Types Of Cells Which Lack A Membrane Bound Nucleus

Every cell in your body has a membrane-bound organelle called the nucleus, which houses genetic material known as DNA. Most multicellular organisms isolate DNA in a nucleus, but some single-celled organisms have free-floating genetic material.

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Prokaryotes versus Eukaryotes

The presence or absence of membrane-bound organelles is what distinguishes eukaryotes — including human beings — from prokaryotes such as bacteria. Prokaryotes include members of the kingdoms Monera and Archaea. Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus. The material within prokaryotic cells is protected by a cell membrane, wall or both.

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DNA

Prokaryotic DNA is found in the cytoplasm of the cell in an area called the nucleoid region. Cytoplasm is the fluid material that suspends the components of the cell.

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Robbins, Carolyn. "The Types Of Cells Which Lack A Membrane Bound Nucleus" sciencing.com, https://www.sciencing.com/types-cells-lack-membrane-bound-nucleus-42485/. 24 April 2017.

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Robbins, Carolyn. (2017, April 24). The Types Of Cells Which Lack A Membrane Bound Nucleus. sciencing.com. Retrieved from https://www.sciencing.com/types-cells-lack-membrane-bound-nucleus-42485/

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Robbins, Carolyn. The Types Of Cells Which Lack A Membrane Bound Nucleus last modified August 30, 2022. https://www.sciencing.com/types-cells-lack-membrane-bound-nucleus-42485/

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