AIPMT PRELIMS2003Zoology-Microbiology

AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Zoology Bacterial Genetics MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

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

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Bacterial chromosomes are typically circular, although some plasmids can be linear.

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