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They are called chromosomes. More specifically, they are plasmids, and are only found in bacterias.

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What is inside the bacterium below is a small circular piece of DNA called?

Inside the bacterium is a small circular piece of DNA called a plasmid. Plasmids can carry extra genes that provide advantages to the bacterium, such as antibiotic resistance. They can replicate independently from the bacterium's chromosomal DNA.


What do you call a small circular DNA molecule that is located in some prokaryotic cells like bacteria?

Plasmid (main circular DNA molecule) and transposons (smaller DNA loops).


How many chromosomes does a bacterium have?

Bacteria do not have chromosomes. They have a small circular piece of DNA within the cell. The chromosome of a bacterium is the single molecule of circular DNA. It is also called as nucleoid.


Small circular molecules of extra DNA in bacteria are called what?

plasmids


What is a small circular DNA molecule found naturally in some bacteria?

plasmid


What are small circular segments of DNA often exchanged between bacteria?

Plasmid


Does the mitochondria hold DNA?

Yes,they hold DNA.They have circular DNA like bacteria.


Small DNA loops are called?

Small DNA loops are called plasmids. Plasmids are small, circular DNA molecules that are separate from the chromosomal DNA of a cell. They are often found in bacteria and can replicate independently.


Do mitochondria have a circular strand of DNA?

Yes,they have circular DNA.It is a strong evidence to prove,endosymbiotic theory.


Is prokaryotic DNA circular or linear?

Prokaryotic DNA is typically circular.


Is prokaryotic DNA linear or circular?

Prokaryotic DNA is typically circular.


Where can circular DNA be found in animals?

Circular DNA can be found in animal cells within mitochondria and chloroplasts. Mitochondrial DNA is circular in structure and is separate from the nuclear DNA. Chloroplasts in plant cells also contain circular DNA.