What is the genomic material of a prokaryotic cell called when it is not enveloped by a nuclear membrane?
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Correct answer: Nucleoid
In prokaryotes, the genetic material is basically naked and not enveloped by a nuclear membrane. This irregularly shaped region is called the nucleoid.
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