Prokaryotic chromosome structure:
A) Is in a loosely condensed state in vivo called the "folded genome"
B) Has 50 to 100 domains or loops, each of which is independently negatively supercoiled
C) Consists only of DNA and protein
D) Is unaffected by RNAse treatment
E) Is unorganized as a "naked molecule of DNA"

Question

Prokaryotic chromosome structure:
A) Is in a loosely condensed state in vivo called the "folded genome"
B) Has 50 to 100 domains or loops, each of which is independently negatively supercoiled
C) Consists only of DNA and protein
D) Is unaffected by RNAse treatment
E) Is unorganized as a "naked molecule of DNA"

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Prokaryotic chromosome structure consists of 50 to 100 domains or loops, each of which is independently negatively supercoiled. This organization is known as the "folded genome."

Prokaryotic Chromosome Structure