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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Definition of Nucleoid**: A nucleoid is an irregularly shaped region found within prokaryotic cells. 2. **Location of Genetic Material**: This region contains the genetic material of the cell, which is primarily DNA. 3. **Absence of Histone Proteins**: Unlike eukaryotic cells, the nucleoid does not contain histone proteins. Histone proteins are essential for DNA packaging and gene regulation in eukaryotes. ...
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