Plasmid is
ASmall circular DNA outside the chromosome
BA membrane-bound organelle of bacteria
CA subunit of the bacterial ribosome
DA part of the bacterial nuclear membrane
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Small circular DNA outside the chromosome
Plasmids are extra-chromosomal, small circular DNA molecules in bacteria.
They confer traits like antibiotic resistance and are widely used in recombinant DNA technology for monitoring transformation.
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