Which bacterial cell structure plays a crucial role in conjugation, facilitating genetic exchange?
Flagella
Pili
Fimbriae
Capsule
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Plasmids are mostly found in
Virus
Bacteria
Fungi
Viroid
Plasmids are crucial in genetic engineering. Which property of plasmids makes them particularly useful for this purpose?
Circular structure
Presence within the nucleus
Self-replication
Large size
Which of the following is not a feature of the plasmids?
Independent replication
Circular structure
Transferable
Single – stranded
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding plasmids?
They are self-replicating.
They can carry genes for antibiotic resistance.
They are always integrated into the bacterial chromosome.
They are extrachromosomal DNA molecules.
Which of the following is not a feature of the plasmids?
Independent replication
Circular structure
Transferable
Single – stranded
Plasmids occur in
Viruses
Chromosomes
Bacteria
Chloroplasts
Which of these is NOT a typical characteristic of a plasmid?
Independent replication
Circular structure
Encoding essential genes for basic cellular functions
Carrying genes for antibiotic resistance
Unlike the bacterial chromosome, plasmids typically:
Are linear DNA molecules.
Contain genes for essential metabolic processes.
Are not essential for basic cellular functions.
Replicate only during cell division.
Plasmids are mostly found in
Virus
Bacteria
Fungi
Viroid
