Bacterial Genome + plasmid

the body of genetic information in a cell is called a

genome

bacterial genome mainly consists of

chromosome and plasmid

the structure of both chromosomes and plasmids are comprised of

DNA

the main genetic element of bacteria is a

chromosome

the chromosome of bacteria usually has a ____ shape, unlike that of a eukaryote that has a ______ shape

circular shape, linear shape

the bacterial chromosome is composed of

DNA double helix

the chromosome is

several hundred times longer than the bacterial cell itself

plasmids are

extra-chromosomal molecules of DNA, mostly in the form of double-stranded circles

plasmids are mostly found in _____, but may be found in some _____ and ______

prokaryotes, archaea and eukaryotes

plasmid usually encode for

non-essential genes that are not required during normal growth conditions

the plasmid may encode genes that govern the cells ability to

survive in harsh environments such as antibiotic resistance