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The hereditary material (DNA) present in...

The hereditary material (DNA) present in the bacterium E.coli is `:`

A

single stranded straight

B

single stranded circular

C

double stranded straight

D

double stranded circular

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The correct Answer is:
D

Hereditary material of all bacteria is double stranded DNA.
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Knowledge Check

  • The hereditary material present in the bacterium E.coil is

    A
    Single -stranded DNA
    B
    Double-stranded DNA
    C
    DNA and RNA
    D
    RNA
  • Hereditary material present outside nucleus is known as

    A
    Genome
    B
    Plasmon
    C
    Proteome
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    Cytol
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    Rod shaped
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    Round
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    Spiral
    D
    Comma shaped
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