Question
Biology Question on biological classification
Chromosomes in a bacterial cell can be 1–3 in number and:
A
Are always circular
B
Are always linear
C
Can be either circular or linear, but never both within the same cell
D
Can be circular as well as linear within the same cell
Answer
Can be circular as well as linear within the same cell
Explanation
Solution
Bacterial cells can have one or more circular chromosomes, and some bacteria can also have linear plasmids or linear chromosomes in addition to their circular chromosomes. The precise arrangement of genetic material can vary among different bacterial species.
So, the correct option is (D): Can be circular as well as linear within the same cell