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Introduction to Bacteria and Fungi

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Plasmids are extra chromosomal genetic material of

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Bacteria

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Virus

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Algae

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Amoeba

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Solution

The correct option is A Bacteria
Plasmid are extrachromosomal circular DNA molecule that replicates within the cell on its own. They are found in bacteria and are used in recombinant DNA technology.

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