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The bacterial nucleoid differs from a eukaryotic chromosome because it:

Answer: Is circular DNA without histones.

  • A Is a linear, tightly coiled DNA
  • B Is enclosed by a nuclear membrane
  • C Is circular DNA without histones
  • D Is split among many chromosomes

Correct answer: C. Is circular DNA without histones

Explanation: The bacterial nucleoid is a single, circular DNA molecule not associated with histones and not enclosed by a nuclear membrane.

Labeled diagram of an animal cell showing nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and other organelles

Animal cell structure with major organelles labeled. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, organelles and their functions. Foundation of all biology.

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