Multiple choice

The nuclear region of a prokaryotic cell is known as

  1. nucleolus

  2. nucleoid

  3. vesicle

  4. cisternae

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The nucleoid is the nuclear region in prokaryotic cells where the genetic material (DNA) is located, but it is not surrounded by a nuclear membrane. Nucleolus is found within eukaryotic nuclei, while vesicles and cisternae are membrane-bound structures in eukaryotes.