How Are Plasmids Different Than Chromosomes

question 17

Multiple Choice

How are plasmids different than chromosomes?

• A) Plasmids are always small, linear pieces of DNA.
• B) Plasmids are composed of single-stranded DNA.
• C) Plasmids contain genes that are NOT essential for cellular growth and replication.
• D) Plasmids carry unimportant genes that are of little significance for the ecology and metabolism of an organism.

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