Nucleoid: Meaning and Composition | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about the meaning and composition of nucleoid. Meaning of Nucleoid: The genetic material of prokaryotic (bacterial) and eukaryotic cells differ variously and, probably, the most striking difference between them is the manner in which the genetic material is packaged. Eukaryotic cells possess two or more chromosomes contained within the 'nucleus' whereas the prokaryotic cells [...]