In Bacteria, Circular DNA Molecules That Replicate Independent of the Main

question 39

Multiple Choice

In bacteria, circular DNA molecules that replicate independent of the main chromosome are known as

• A) plasmids.
• B) pili.
• C) plastids.
• D) pedigrees.
• E) pleiotropy.

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