A Plasmid Is

Question

A plasmid is
A) a virus that infects bacteria.
B) a piece of DNA derived from two or more sources.
C) a small circular DNA that is not part of a bacterial chromosome.
D) an artificially created cytoplasm.

Accepted Answer

A plasmid is a small circular DNA molecule that is commonly found in bacteria and is separate from the bacterial chromosome. Plasmids can replicate independently of the chromosome and can carry additional genetic information, such as antibiotic resistance genes.