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Which of the following statements best describes the state of DNA inside of a prokaryotic cell?

a
46 X-shaped chromosomes inside the cytoplasm
b
46 X-shaped chromosomes inside the nucleus
c
a single circular chromosome in the cytoplasm
d
a single circular chromosome in the nucleus

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Answer:

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

It's a single strand of circular DNA found in the central area of the cell, which is not surrounded by a nuclear membrane.

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