A Bacterial Chromosome Consists Of

question 15

Multiple Choice

A bacterial chromosome consists of:

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

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Definitions:

Phenotype

A group of traits in a person that are visible and come about through the way their genetic makeup responds to environmental factors.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, commonly associated with female sex determination in many organisms.

Behavioral Teratogens

Substances or factors that can cause abnormal development or birth defects through their influence on fetal behavior.

Polygenic

Polygenic refers to a trait or condition that is influenced by multiple genes, often resulting in a continuous range of possible phenotypes.