Bacterial plasmids are genetic entities that

Are non-transferable to the same bacterial species.

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Are capable of independent replication.

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Have RNA as genetic material.

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Always require integration in the genome for their replication.

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Solution

The correct option is C Are capable of independent replication.
Bacterial plasmids are genetic entities that are capable of independent replication. They have DNA as genetic material. Unlike viruses, they do not require integration in the genome for their replication. They acts as vector for the transfer of genetic material within the same bacterial species.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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