Extrachromosomal DNA of bacteria which has no role in sexuality of the cell is known as

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Extrachromosomal DNA of bacteria which has no role in sexuality of the cell is known as (A) plasmid (B) cosmid (C) F-factor (D) phagemid

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Plasmids are extra-chromosomal, self replicating, usually circular, double stranded DNA molecules found naturally in many bacteria and also in some yeasts. F factors are also extra chromosomal DNA which are concerned with sexuality. Bacterium with F factor is considered to be male.

Q. Extrachromosomal $D N A$ of bacteria which has no role in sexuality of the cell is known as

plasmid

cosmid

$F$ -factor

phagemid

Plasmids are extra-chromosomal, self replicating, usually circular, double stranded $D N A$ molecules found naturally in many bacteria and also in some yeasts. $F$ factors are also extra chromosomal $D N A$ which are concerned with sexuality. Bacterium with $F$ factor is considered to be male.

Q. Extrachromosomal DNA of bacteria which has no role in sexuality of the cell is known as