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In prokaryotes the genetic material is
  1. Circular DNA with histones
  2. Linear DNA with histones
  3. Linear DNA without histones
  4. Circular DNA without histones

A
Linear DNA with histones
B
Circular DNA with histones
C
Linear DNA without histones
D
Circular DNA without histones
Solution
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Prokaryotic cells have a disorganized nucleus, with circular DNA devoid of histones.

Eukaryotic DNA is linear and is associated with basic proteins called histones.

Hence the correct option is D.

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