5 Questions
What is the maximum size of most prokaryotic genomes?
5 Mb
What is the primary function of DNA-binding proteins in prokaryotes?
To package the genome
What is the shape of the E. coli chromosome?
Circular
What is the approximate circumference of the circular E. coli chromosome?
1.6 mm
What is the approximate size of an E. coli cell?
1.0 × 2.0 μm
Learn about the characteristics and organization of prokaryotic genomes, including their size, structure, and how they fit into a small cell. Understand the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes and how DNA-binding proteins help to compact the genome. This quiz is perfect for students of microbiology, genetics, and molecular biology.
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