Question

what is cryptic plasmid ​

Answer 1

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Cryptic Plasmids do not have genes that contribute to the phenotype of the host cell. They usually have genes to self replicate. They have no apparent use for the organism in which they were identified and the bacterium can be cured of them with no apparent effect.

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Answer 2

Answer:

A plasmid to which no phenotypic traits have been ascribed.

Explanation:

Cryptic Plasmids do not have genes that contribute to the phenotype of the host cell. They usually have genes to self replicate. They have no apparent use for the organism in which they were identified and the bacterium can be cured of them with no apparent effect.