Archaea and bacteria both ____.

A) reproduce sexually
B) grow larger than typical eukaryotic cells
C) organize DNA around histones
D) have a single circular chromosome
E) use similar cell wall components

Circular Chromosome

A type of chromosome common in bacteria, characterized by its circular form, which contains the genetic information needed for the organism’s survival and reproduction.

Histones

Proteins around which DNA winds, forming a complex structure known as chromatin, which helps in the organization and regulation of genes.

DNA Organization

The complex structuring of DNA within living cells to compactly store and manage genetic information.