DNA of E-coli is

Double stranded and circular

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Single stranded and circular

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Double stranded and linear

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Single stranded and linear

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Solution

The correct option is A Double stranded and circular
E. coli is a prokaryotic organism. It consists of only one circular chromosome. The DNA of an E. coli is double-stranded and circular. It consists of about 4,600 kb. It also consists of a circular plasmid.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Double-stranded and circular.'

Suggest Corrections

Organelle / organism	Type of DNA
(A) Chloroplast	(p) Double stranded circular DNA
(B) Mitochondria	(q) cpDNA
(C) E. coli	(r) Single stranded circular DNA