Bacterial genome consist of

Circular, ssRNA

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Circular, dsDNA

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Linear, triple stranded DNA

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zig-zag DNA

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Solution

The correct option is D Circular, dsDNA
Bacterial genome as that of a bacteria E.coli consists of Double-stranded DNA (ds DNA) which is circular which means it doesn't have ends like eukaryotic chromosomes. E.coli consists of 4.6 x 10 $^{6}$ base pairs(bp).
So, the correct answer is 'Circular, dsDNA'.

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