In Bacteria, the Small, Circular Pieces of DNA That Are

question 74

Multiple Choice

In bacteria, the small, circular pieces of DNA that are located outside the chromosome are called

• A) sex pili.
• B) endospores.
• C) flagella.
• D) plasmids.
• E) bacteriophages.

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