Which of the following is incorrect statement about the plasmids?

It is the extra chromosomal DNA in bacteria

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It is not a integral part, but inert genetic material

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Host chromosomes can be integrated with the plasmid

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C It is not a integral part, but inert genetic material
Plasmid is extrachromosomal genetic material in bacteria, which is found in cytoplasm and has autonomous replicating property. It can be integrated into bacterial chromosome and can replicate with that. It can also be used for transfer of genetic material from one cell to other.
So, the correct answer is 'It is not a integral part, but inert genetic material'

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