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===Nuclear Material===
 
===Nuclear Material===
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The  bacterial genome is composed if a single haploid circular chromosome  containing double-stranded DNA (dsDNA). Bacterial genomes
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The  bacterial genome is composed of a single haploid circular chromosome  containing double-stranded DNA (dsDNA). Bacterial genomes
 
vary in  size depending on species but often has a folded structure to form a  dense body which is visible using a scanning electron microscope. During  replication the DNA helix unwinds and both daughter cells (produced by  binary fission) receive
 
vary in  size depending on species but often has a folded structure to form a  dense body which is visible using a scanning electron microscope. During  replication the DNA helix unwinds and both daughter cells (produced by  binary fission) receive
 
a copy of the original genome.<br />
 
a copy of the original genome.<br />
 
The  cytoplasm also contains Plasmids. Plasmids are small circular pieces of  DNA that are separate from the genome and are capable of autonomous  replication. Several different plasmids can be within the cytoplasm of a  single bacteria. Plasmids
 
The  cytoplasm also contains Plasmids. Plasmids are small circular pieces of  DNA that are separate from the genome and are capable of autonomous  replication. Several different plasmids can be within the cytoplasm of a  single bacteria. Plasmids
can be transferred between bacteria  during binary fission or through a process called conjugation. Plasmid  DNA codes for characteristics including antibiotic resistance and  endotoxin production.<br />  
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can be transferred between bacteria  during binary fission or through a process called conjugation. Plasmid  DNA codes for characteristics including antibiotic resistance and  endotoxin production.<br />
    
===Flagella & Pili/Fimbrae===
 
===Flagella & Pili/Fimbrae===
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