Question

What are Col-plasmids?

Answer 1

Col-plasmids

1. Col plasmids include genes that code for bacteriocins, which are proteins that kill bacteria.
2. The plasmid is a small, circular fragment of DNA that differs from chromosomal DNA in size and form.
3. It can reproduce without the help of chromosomal DNA.
4. They're most common in bacteria, although they can also be found in multicellular organisms.

5 types of plasmids are given below:-

1. Resistance Plasmids
2. Virulence Plasmids
3. Degradative Plasmids
4. Col Plasmids
5. Fertility F Plasmids