What Are the Small Circles of DNA That Exist Within

question 36

Multiple Choice

What are the small circles of DNA that exist within the bacterial cytoplasm in addition to the bacterial chromosome?

• A) Pili
• B) Capsids
• C) Plasmids
• D) Chromatids
• E) Centromeres

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Definitions:

Organic Compound

Chemical compounds made primarily of carbon atoms in structures like chains or rings, often containing hydrogen and possibly oxygen, nitrogen, or other elements.

Absorptions

The process by which substances take in or soak up energy or material from their surroundings, often observed in spectroscopy.

IR Absorption

The process by which molecules absorb infrared light at frequencies characteristic of their structure, used in infrared spectroscopy.

Spike

A sharp increase or sudden upward movement, as in the context of graphs, prices, or signals.