E. coli (or moat bacterial) cells have a circular chromosomal DNA and circular plasmid DNA. The replication of these 2 DNA molecules are not identical. List 2 differences.
A plasmid is an extra-chromosomal DNA molecule separate from the chromosomal DNA which is capable of replicating independently of the chromosomal DNA. In many cases, it is circular and double-stranded. Plasmids usually occur naturally in bacteria, but are sometimes found in eukaryotic organisms. Plasmids are considered transferable genetic elements, or \"replicons\", capable of autonomous replication within a suitable host. A chromosome is an organized structure of DNA and protein that is found in cells. A chromosome is a single piece of coiled DNA containing many genes, regulatory elements and other nucleotide sequences. Chromosomes also contain DNA-bound proteins, which serve to package the DNA and control its functions.