A cell has a circular chromosome and no nuclear membrane. Its DNA is complexed with some histone proteins. Does this cell belong to a bacterium, an archaean, or a eukaryote? Explain your reasoning.

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A cell has a circular chromosome and no nuclear membrane. Its DNA is
complexed with some histone proteins. Does this cell belong to a
bacterium, an archaean, or a eukaryote? Explain your reasoning.

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