Question

which of the following is true regarding the dna of prokaryotic cells?
a) there is only one chromosome and it is looped to form a circle.
b) in addition to the chromosome, additional fragments of dna can be found that are supercoiled and called plasmids.
c) the chromosome is in the cytoplasm and not contained in a membrane compartment.
d) all the above

Explanation:

Prokaryotic cells have a single, circular chromosome in the cytoplasm as they lack a nucleus. They also possess plasmids which are additional, super - coiled DNA fragments.

Answer:

D. All the above