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In bacterial chromosomes, the nucleic acid polymers are:

1. linear DNA molecule
2. circular DNA molecule
3. of two types - DNA and RNA
4. linear RNA molecule

Correct answer: circular DNA molecule

Solution

Bacterial chromosomes are generally composed of a single circular DNA molecule. This differs from eukaryotic chromosomes, which are typically linear and packaged into multiple chromosomes.

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