BIOLOGY VOL. II
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ISBN: 9781308795317
Author: Raven
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Chapter 28, Problem 1A
Which of the following is typically NOT associated with a prokaryote?
a. Horizontal transfer of genetic information
b. A lack of internal compartmentalization
c. Multiple, linear chromosomes
d. A cell size of 1 μm
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BIOLOGY VOL. II
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