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===Nuclear Material===
===Nuclear Material===
The bacterial genome is composed if a single haploid circular chromosome containing double-stranded DNA (dsDNA). Bacterial genomes
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 />
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===
*'''[[:Category:Rods|Rods]]''' or '''bacilli'''- long shape, e.g. Coliforms, Bacillus, Spirochaetes
*'''[[:Category:Rods|Rods]]''' or '''bacilli'''- long shape, e.g. Coliforms, Bacillus, Spirochaetes
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