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In bacteria, plasmid is:

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Extra chromosomal material
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Main DNA
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Non functional DNA
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Repetitive gene
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Solution

The correct option is A Extra chromosomal material
Plasmids are extrachromosomal self-replicating structure found in bacterial cells that carry genes for a variety of functions not essential for cell growth. They are cyclic double-stranded DNA molecules which carry genes for specific functions such as antibiotic resistance.

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