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Nucleoid is...

Nucleoid is

A

A single inactive nucleus having double stranded DNA and proteins

B

A group of chromosomes associated with proteins

C

A nucleus without nuclear membrane and nucleolus or genetic material of prokaryotes

D

A chromosome associated with proteins

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The correct Answer is:
C

In prokaryotes nucleus is not bounded by nuclear membrane thus its genetic material is in direct contact with cytoplasm called nucleoid.
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