E everythings_magic Guest Jan 13, 2009 #1 What are the differences betweeen Linear and Circular DNA??
B Bio Bada$$ Guest Jan 13, 2009 #2 Linear DNA is generally found in eukaryotes and is...linear, while circular DNA is usually found in prokaryotes and is...circular. Also, circular DNA can be single-stranded or double-stranded (linear can be to but it is relatively rare).
Linear DNA is generally found in eukaryotes and is...linear, while circular DNA is usually found in prokaryotes and is...circular. Also, circular DNA can be single-stranded or double-stranded (linear can be to but it is relatively rare).