Free Floating, Circular Segments of DNA Found in Many Bacteria

question 14

Multiple Choice

Free floating, circular segments of DNA found in many bacteria that are often the target of genetic modification are called ________ .

• A) nucleons
• B) plasmids
• C) blastocysts
• D) ligases
• E) None of the above

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