Question

episome in bacteria​

Answer 1

Answer:

Episome ,in bacteria one of a group of extra chromosomal genetic elements called plasmid consisting of deoxyribonucleic acids and capable of conferring a selective advantage upon the bacteria in which they occur.

Answer 2

Episome in bacteria:

Step by step explanation:

1) Episomes in bacteria are defined as extra chromosomal units that contains genetic materials, commonly DNA. They are further denoted as plasmid and are highly selective among other bacteria.

2) Episome may be attached to the cell membrane (designated as F+ cell) or it may be introduced or integrated with the chromosomes (designated as HFr cells).

3) During conjugation cells lacking episome receive episome or episome plus from the respective integrated chromosomal genes.

4) Certain bacterial viruses also known as temperate phages also carry DNA and are known as episome.