where is the dna located in a eukaryotic cell? ribosomes nucleus cytoplasm cell membrane
DNA in a eukaryotic cell is located in the nucleus , not in the ribosomes, cytoplasm, or cell membrane.
Correct option
- From the choices
- Ribosomes
- Nucleus ✅
- Cytoplasm
- Cell membrane The correct answer is: nucleus.
Quick extra detail
- In eukaryotic cells, most DNA is stored in the nucleus, packaged into chromosomes.
- A smaller amount of DNA is also found in mitochondria (and in chloroplasts in plant cells), but for basic multiple‑choice questions like yours, “nucleus” is the expected answer.
So if you see this question on a quiz, pick nucleus.