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MIC 121 MCB 102 BACTERIA Objective Question
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What is the typical structure of the bacterial chromosome (nucleoid)?
Options
A Multiple linear DNA molecules enclosed in a nucleus
B A single, closed-circle DNA concentrated in a nucleoid region, not membrane-bound
Correct Answer
C Small, circular RNA molecules
D Linear DNA molecules scattered throughout the cytoplasm
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 42 describes the bacterial chromosome as 'typically a single, closed-circle DNA that is concentrated in a nucleoid region' and 'It is not membrane-bound as in eukaryotes'.

Hint

Recall the defining characteristics of prokaryotic genetic material compared to eukaryotes.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: MCB 102 BACTERIA
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 473 of 984
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