The DNA of the bacterium is found present in a distinct nuclear region called
A
Nucleolus
B
Centrosome
C
Nucleoid
D
Nucleus
Correct Answer: Nucleoid
The nucleoid (meaning nucleus-like) is an irregularly-shaped region within the cell of a prokaryote that contains all or most of the genetic material. In contrast to the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell, it is not surrounded by a nuclear membrane.