Bacteria belong to a group called prokaryotes which have no membrane bound genetic material (a nucleus).
The special molecule that contains genetic material is called a chromosome.
In the inter-phase nucleus of the cell is located a threadlike genetic material called chromatin.
it is called a mutations
genes or dna
Thick-walled cells in which bacteria store genetic material are called endospores. Endospores form when bacteria are under stress and help the bacteria survive harsh conditions by protecting the genetic material inside.
Bacteria belong to a group called prokaryotes which have no membrane bound genetic material (a nucleus).
In a bacterial cell, the genetic material is just floating in the cytoplasm in a region called the necleoid. There are no membranes surrounding it.
transformation
Transformation
Griffith called the mystery material the "transforming principle" because it was responsible for transforming non-virulent bacteria into virulent ones. This process demonstrated the ability of the material to transfer genetic information and change the phenotype of the bacteria.
Prokaryotic cells, like bacteria and archaea, have DNA as their genetic material but do not have a nucleus to encase the DNA. Instead, their DNA is found in the cytoplasm in a region called the nucleoid.
In conjugation, bacteria exchange genetic material through a tube-like structure called a pilus. This allows them to transfer DNA, such as plasmids, between cells. Conjugation enables bacteria to acquire new traits, such as antibiotic resistance, and increase genetic diversity.
The genetic material in a bacterial cell is typically a single circular chromosome made of DNA. Some bacteria also contain plasmids, which are smaller, independent DNA molecules that can replicate separately from the chromosome.
While it may be true that bacteria do not have nuclei like the other kingdom's of life, they still have genetic material, often as a singular circular strand. In addition, some bacteria contain smaller additional strands of circular DNA called plasmids that allow for additional properties, often impacting its antibiotic resistance and virulence. All the lack of a nucleus means is that the genetic material is not bound to a single area, it is free to roam throughout the cell. If bacteria did not have genetic material they would have no way of reproducing and spreading their traits. Genetic material is essential to the formation of new life forms and the expressions of characteristics. Even viruses which aren't even classified as alive contain genetic information!
The term for the exchange of genetic material between bacteria via contact between individuals is called conjugation. It involves the transfer of DNA from a donor bacterium to a recipient bacterium through a tube-like structure called a pilus.
The nucleolus and genetic material form the nucleus.