Plasmids are NOT

Question

Plasmids are NOT
A) found in archaea.
B) found in bacteria.
C) found in eukaryotes.
D) supercoiled.
E) usually circular.

Accepted Answer

Plasmids are typically circular, double-stranded DNA molecules that are distinct from the chromosomal DNA. They are found in bacteria, archaea, and some eukaryotes, and they can exist in a supercoiled state. However, stating that plasmids are "not supercoiled" is incorrect because plasmids can indeed be supercoiled, which is a common state for DNA molecules outside of their replication process, helping in compacting the DNA and affecting its interactions with other molecules.