Question

What are plasmids? Describe their role in bacteria.

Answer 1

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A plasmid is a small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecule that is distinct from a cell's chromosomal DNA..


Plasmids naturally exist in bacterial cells, and they also occur in some eukaryotes. the genes carried in plasmids provide bacteria with genetic advantages, such as antibiotic resistance.



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Answer 2

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❤.PLASMIDS ❤

⭐. Small circular DNA molecules found outside genonic DNA in many bacteria are called as 'plasmids '.

⭐. plasmids confer 'unique phenotypic characters ' to bacteria .

⭐. plasmids are the resistance to antibiotics in bacteria.

⭐. plasmids monitor 'bacterial trasformation' witj foreign DNA .

⭐. Plasmids take part in the production of toxins

⭐. Plasmids take part in the synthesis of cell surface structure required for adhering or colonization.