When an E Coli Chromosome Is Laid Out, It Is 1,500 Times

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Essay

When an E. coli chromosome is laid out, it is 1,500 times longer than the cell. How is E. coli able to make its chromosome fit into the cell?

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivables

Money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Net Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the short-term financial health of the company.

Opportunity Costs

This refers to the potential benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Inventory

The complete inventory of products and materials owned by a business, intended for either production or selling.