Which statement (s) among A-D is/are not applicable to plasmids? A. They only replicate the same time as the larger chromosome. B. A plasmid may integrate into the chromosome. C. They may be of low or high copy number. D. Plasmids undergoing conjugation duplicate themselves by rolling circle replication.

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Caitlin Bowers

Biology

7 November, 15:44

Which statement (s) among A-D is/are not applicable to plasmids? A. They only replicate the same time as the larger chromosome. B. A plasmid may integrate into the chromosome. C. They may be of low or high copy number. D. Plasmids undergoing conjugation duplicate themselves by rolling circle replication.

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Frankie Thornton · Answer 1

A) They only replicate the same time as the larger chromosome.

Explanation:

Plasmids are small, circular, double stranded DNA molecule, which can replicate independently from its chromosomal DNA. If plasmids are used for experiments, they are called vectors. Scientists use plasmids as tools for cloning, transferring and manipulating genes. They are distinct from chromosomes in being non-essential. Plasmids are sometimes present in archaea and eukaryotic organisms. Plasmids often carry genes that benefit the survival of the organism, such as by providing antibiotic resistance. They do not replicate the same time as the larger chromosome.