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What is the key difference in DNA structure between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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- 1Prokaryotic DNA is present in the nucleus; Eukaryotic DNA is in the cytoplasm.
- 2Both have identical DNA structures.
- 3Prokaryotic DNA is often single-stranded/circular without histones; Eukaryotic DNA is double-stranded with histones.✓
- 4Prokaryotic DNA is circular, Eukaryotic DNA is linear, but both are double-stranded.
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Prokaryotic DNA is often single-stranded/circular without histones; Eukaryotic DNA is double-stranded with histones.
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