Which of the following is true regarding the genetic material of prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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Prokaryotes have linear DNA, while eukaryotes have circular DNA.
Prokaryotes store their genetic material in a membrane-bound nucleus, while eukaryotes store it in the cytoplasm.
Eukaryotes have their DNA stored in a membrane-bound nucleus, while prokaryotes have their DNA in a region called the nucleoid.
Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have their genetic material stored in mitochondria.

Answer 1

The statement that is true regarding the genetic material of prokaryotes and eukaryotes is:

Eukaryotes have their DNA stored in a membrane-bound nucleus, while prokaryotes have their DNA in a region called the nucleoid.

In prokaryotes (like bacteria), the DNA is typically circular and located in a region called the nucleoid, which is not membrane-bound. In contrast, eukaryotes (like plants and animals) have linear DNA that is organized and stored within a membrane-bound nucleus.