In eukaryotic organisms — plants, animals and fungi — the major portion of DNA is present in the chromosomes which are well-organised structures and quite different from the prokaryotic counterparts. Besides the chromosomes, mitochondria of both plants and animals and the chloroplasts of green plants also contain DNA. Interesting is the fact that the organization […]
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Difference between Prokaryotic DNA and Eukaryotic DNA
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The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Prokaryotic DNA and Eukaryotic DNA. Difference # Prokaryotic DNA: 1. DNA content is small, less than 0.1 pg. 2. DNA occurs freely inside the cytoplasm. 3. There is nothing like nucleus. 4. Organelle DNA is absent. 5. It consists of a single molecule. 6. It […]
Difference between DNA and RNA
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The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) and Ribonucleic Acid (RNA). Difference # Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA): 1. It usually occurs inside nucleus and some cell organelles. 2. DNA is the genetic material. 3. It is double stranded with the exception of some viruses (e.g., phage f x 174). 4. […]