The majority of a bacterium's key genetic information is located in the
A)flagella.
B)nucleoid.
C)capsule.
D)plasmids.
E)endospore.

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The nucleoid is a region in prokaryotic cells where the majority of the genetic information, in the form of a single circular chromosome, is located. Flagella are long, whip-like structures used for movement. Capsules are protective layers of polysaccharides or proteins that surround some bacteria. Plasmids are small, circular pieces of DNA that may contain non-essential genes. Endospores are highly resistant structures that some bacteria can form under adverse conditions for survival.

The Majority of a Bacterium's Key Genetic Information Is Located