The genes for antibiotic resistance are located in
A
Chromosome
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B
Nucleus
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C
Cell well
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D
Plasmid
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Solution
The correct option is C Plasmid
Plasmid or drug resistance factor (R-factor) is a small circular DNA molecule that has autonomous replicating properties and is located in the bacterial cytoplasm.
It specifies the formation of sex pili and promotes conjugation between bacteria.
The transfer of a copy of plasmid from resistant to sensitive bacteria provides the capability of drugs resistance.