A bacterial genome refers to the total number of genes located on

Single chromosome

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Haploid set of chromosomes

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Diploid set of chromosomes

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Tetraploid set of chromosomes

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Solution

The correct option is A Single chromosome
Bacteria consist of a single chromosome in the form of circular DNA molecule as genetic material. They just have one set of chromosome. Hence, a bacterial genome refers to the total number of genes located on a single chromosome. Eukaryotes have a diploid set of chromosomes.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Single chromosome.'

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