Question

Which of the following characteristics of a plasmid is not true?
(A). Loss of plasmids can lead to the death of bacterial cells.
(B). Plasmids can code for important characteristics such as antimicrobial resistance.
(C). Plasmids are extrachromosomal DNA.
(D). Plasmids cannot move from one bacterial cell to another.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only.
• B. (A), and (D) only.
• C. (A) and (B) only.
• D. (C) and (D) only.

Hint:

Remember that plasmids are dispensable (non-essential) for basic cell survival and can be naturally transferred between bacteria via conjugation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B