A Bacterial Chromosome Consists of A

Question

A bacterial chromosome consists of a
A) linear DNA molecule many times larger than the cell.
B) circular DNA molecule many times larger than the cell.
C) circular DNA molecule smaller than the cell.
D) linear DNA molecule smaller than the cell.
E) linear or circular DNA molecule smaller than the cell.

Accepted Answer

Bacterial chromosomes are typically circular DNA molecules that are indeed much larger than the cell itself. They are compacted within the cell through a variety of mechanisms.