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What is the main characteristic of plasmids?
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?
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?
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
Plasmids are incapable of replicating independently of the bacterial chromosome
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All plasmids can be integrated into the bacterial chromosome and become episomes
All plasmids can be integrated into the bacterial chromosome and become episomes
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Plasmids are essential for bacterial survival
Plasmids are essential for bacterial survival
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Plasmids are always necessary for bacterial survival.
Plasmids are always necessary for bacterial survival.
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All plasmids are capable of replicating independently of the bacterial chromosome.
All plasmids are capable of replicating independently of the bacterial chromosome.
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Every plasmid can be integrated into the bacterial chromosome and become an episome.
Every plasmid can be integrated into the bacterial chromosome and become an episome.
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