Plasmids are used in genetic engineering because they are

Easily available

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Able to replicate

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Able to integrate with host chromosome

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Inert

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Solution

The correct option is B Able to replicate
Plasmids used in genetic engineering are called vectors. They are used to transfer genes from one organism to another and typically contain a genetic maker conferring a phenotype that can be selected for or against, along with their independent replication site.
So, option B is the correct option.

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