Question

what is plasmid? or define plasmid​

Answer 1

${\blue{\huge{\text{Answer}}}}$

A plasmid is a small, extrachromosomal DNA molecule within a cell that is physically separated from chromosomal DNA and can replicate independently. They are most commonly found as small circular, double-stranded DNA molecules in bacteria; however, plasmids are sometimes present in archaea and eukaryotic organisms

Answer 2

Answer

Plasmid are ring ahaped piece of DNA found in bacteria, fungi and even some plants. These floats freely in the cell and are independent from the chromosomal ( Genomic ) DNA. These are so called smaller DNA. They confers certain unique phenotypic characters to such bacteia, which is resistance to antibiotics.