Plasmids – Definition, Structure, Functions, Examples

Plasmids - Definition, Structure, Functions, Examples

What are Plasmids? Definition of Plasmids Plasmids are small, circular, extrachromosomal DNA molecules found primarily in bacteria that can replicate independently of the main chromosomal DNA and often carry genes beneficial to the host organism, such as those conferring antibiotic resistance. Properties/Characteristics of Plasmids Bacterial plasmids are extrachromosomal DNA fragments that exist within bacterial cells. … Read more

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