Chromosome

Can we say that a prokaryotic nucloid is as chromosome ? In lower class study book it reveals that in prokaryotes no chromosome is formed .

Asked by Ranjan Sen on 04 Jun 18:44

Last updated by anonymous on 30 Dec 19:43

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Answered by Dr. John Carmen on 30 Dec 19:43

While it is true that no new chromosome is formed, the prokaryotic nucleoid comes with its own components. This nucleoid contains the genetic material for the prokaryote. The 'chromosome' of a prokaryote is called a genophore and that is the the actual dna codes. And, it is true, it is not a true chromosome in that it doesn't have the chromatin that a true chromosome would have. Still, it does get the job done.