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Plasmids are found in

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Bacteria
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viruses
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Algae
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Fungi
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Solution

The correct option is A Bacteria
A plasmid is a small, circular piece of DNA that is different than the chromosomal DNA, which is all the genetic material found in an organism's chromosomes. It replicates independently of chromosomal DNA. Plasmids are mainly found in bacteria.
So, the correct option is 'Bacteria'.

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