A Plasmid Such as an F Factor That is Capable

Question

A plasmid such as an F factor that is capable of integrating into the bacterial chromosome is a(n)
A)prophage.
B)episome.
C)auxisome.
D)perisome.
E)elaiosome.

Accepted Answer

An episome is a plasmid that has the ability to integrate into the bacterial chromosome, allowing it to replicate along with the chromosome during cell division. A prophage is a phage genome that has been integrated into the bacterial chromosome, not a plasmid. Auxisome, perisome, and elaiosome are not terms used in the context of bacterial genetics.