Bacterial geneticsHardQuestion 9435
Question
Plasmids in bacteria are best described as:
- AExtrachromosomal circular DNACorrect
- BMembrane-bound organelles
- CProtein coats around DNA
- DRespiratory pigments
Correct answer
Extrachromosomal circular DNA
Explanation
Plasmids are small extra pieces of DNA that may carry useful genes like resistance factors.