Anatomy

Bacterial Chromosomes

Structures within the nucleus of bacterial cells consisting of or containing DNA, which carry genetic information essential to the cell.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Structures within the nucleus of bacterial cells consisting of or containing DNA, which carry genetic information essential to the cell.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Bacterial Chromosome
  • Chromosome, Bacterial
  • Chromosomes, Bacterial

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific bacterium /genet

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History Note

68

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Previous Indexing

  • Chromosomes (1966-1967)

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  1. A11w.284w.187w.190w
  2. A20.812w
  3. G05.360w.162w.190w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bacterial Chromosomes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002876. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002876
  2. Bacterial Chromosomes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacterial_chromosome
  3. Bacterial Chromosomes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q804510