Prokaryotic DNA is a single closed loop of double-stranded DNA attached at one point to the cell membrane. Some prokaryotes also have plasmids, which are small, circular, self-replicating loops of double-stranded DNA. Many bacteria have an outer covering of polysaccharides called a capsule. It helps protect bacteria from white blood cells.
According to data from PayScale, the average yearly salary for a physician assistant is $83,209 per year, with a reported salary range of $68,220 to $115,736 annually. The highest paid PAs are in Los Angeles, where the average yearly salary is $97,000.
The lowest paid Physician Assistant earns less than $62,000 annually while the highest paid Physician Assistant earns more than $150,000 per year. Top 5 States. The best states to earn a Physician Assistant or PA salary are Rhode Island, Connecticut, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. The highest is Rhode Island at $112,250 and Nevada is the lowest at $102,670. Top 5 Metropolitan Areas.