Genetic information in bacteria
A) is found in the nucleus
B) is found only in RNA
C) is found in chromatin (ie DNA condensed by histones)
D) is sometimes found in the form of plasmids

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Genetic information in bacteria is primarily found in circular chromosomal DNA, but can also be found in the form of smaller extra-chromosomal DNA molecules called plasmids. It is not found in the nucleus as bacteria do not have a nucleus. RNA does play a role in gene expression, but it is not the primary genetic material in bacteria. Bacteria do not have chromatin since they do not have histones.

Genetic Information in Bacteria