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What do bacterial cells have instead of a nucleus?

  1. Plasma membrane

  2. A linear DNA structure

  3. A circular DNA molecule

  4. Multiple chromosomes

The correct answer is: A circular DNA molecule

Bacterial cells do not have a nucleus; instead, they contain a circular DNA molecule, which is the correct answer. This circular DNA, often referred to as plasmid or bacterial chromosome, is located in a region of the cell called the nucleoid. The lack of a membrane-bound nucleus is a defining characteristic of prokaryotic cells, which include bacteria. In contrast, eukaryotic cells, which do have a nucleus, contain linear DNA structures organized into multiple chromosomes. The other options mention aspects of cellular structure or organization that do not pertain to the core question of what bacterial cells possess in place of a nucleus.

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