The Small, Circular Loops of DNA in Prokaryotic Cells That

question 63

Multiple Choice

The small, circular loops of DNA in prokaryotic cells that are separate from the main chromosome and may harbor genes are called:

• A)plastids.
• B)ribosomes.
• C)plasmids.
• D)cristae.
• E)pili.

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