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GK QUESTION#3759

Identify the function of plasmid DNA.

  1. ANone of the given options are correct
  2. BTo form blood cells
  3. CTo confer certain unique phenotypic characters to bacteriaCorrect answer
  4. DTo help in the formation of rRNA
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C. To confer certain unique phenotypic characters to bacteria

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Plasmid genes can confer additional phenotypic traits on bacteria, such as resistance to particular antibiotics or use of specific substrates. Plasmids are extrachromosomal genetic elements; not all are circular and not every plasmid carries the same trait.

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