Question

in prokaryotic cells, the dna is not contained inside a membrane but it is coiled in a region called nucleoid. which of the following words, if it replaced the word \contained\ in the sentence above, would change the meaning of the sentence? a encased b released c enclosed d held

Explanation:

"Contained", "encased", "enclosed", and "held" all imply being within a certain space or area. "Released" means set free or out, which is the opposite of being within a space. Replacing "contained" with "released" would change the meaning of the sentence.

Answer:

B. released