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Which of the following is not a feature of the plasmids?

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Transferable
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Single-stranded
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Independent replication
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Circular structure
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Solution

The correct option is B Single-stranded
Plasmids are naturally occurring circular, extrachromosomal, autonomously replicating double stranded DNA.

They are used as vectors in recombinant DNA technology for delivering the gene of interest in the host cell. The features of plasmids are discussed below:
  • The plasmid has its own origin of replication (ori) and hence, can replicate independently
  • Its end are not free and it is a circular structure. Also, it is a double stranded structure.
  • It transfers from one cell to the other in bacteria by the process of conjugation.

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