MCQ
Select the option that excludes characteristics applicable to plasmids
$(a)$. Circular $DNA$
$(b)$. Linear $DNA$
$(c)$. Present in all bacteria
$(d)$. Contain essential genes
$(e)$. Extra chromosomal self-replicating
  • A
    $b \;and\; d \;only$
  • $b, c \;and\; d \;only$
  • C
    $d, b, e\; and \; c \;only$
  • D
    $a\; only$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$b, c \;and\; d \;only$
b
Plasmids are naturally occuring circular, extrachromosomal, autonomously replicating $DNA$, present in many prokaryotic and few eukaryotic organisms.

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