MCQ
What is true for plasmid?
- AFound in viruses
- BContains genes for vital activities
- CPart of nuclear chromosome
- ✓Widely used in gene transfer
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Widely used in gene transfer
d
Plasmid is an exrtachromosomal genetic element of $DNA$ that is capable of replicating independently of host chromosome. It forms the basis of many cloning vectors used in genetic engineering.
Plasmid is an exrtachromosomal genetic element of $DNA$ that is capable of replicating independently of host chromosome. It forms the basis of many cloning vectors used in genetic engineering.
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