Bacterial Plasmids Quiz
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What is the main characteristic of plasmids?

  • They are only found in eukaryotic cells
  • They can replicate independently of the bacterial chromosome (correct)
  • They are single stranded DNA molecules
  • They are essential for bacterial survival

    • How are plasmids used in genetic engineering?

  • To increase bacterial adaptation
  • To form the bacterial chromosome
  • As genetic vectors carrying genetic markers (correct)
  • To provide energy for the bacteria

    • What happens if bacteria gain or lose plasmids during their lifetime?

  • Their adaptation increases (correct)
  • Their adaptation decreases
  • Their survival is threatened
  • Their genetic characteristics remain unchanged

    • Plasmids are incapable of replicating independently of the bacterial chromosome

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All plasmids can be integrated into the bacterial chromosome and become episomes

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plasmids are essential for bacterial survival

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plasmids are always necessary for bacterial survival.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All plasmids are capable of replicating independently of the bacterial chromosome.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Every plasmid can be integrated into the bacterial chromosome and become an episome.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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