Question

Which one of the following statements is not correct about a plasmid?

• A. It is a circular DNA.
• B. It has the ability of autonomous replication.
• C. Its DNA is as long as chromosonal DNA.
• D. It has antibiotic resistant gene.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Its DNA is as long as chromosonal DNA.

C. Its DNA is as long as chromosomal DNA

Solution : Plasmids are small and circular. They have the ability of autonomous replication and can have antibiotic resistance that makes them perfect vectors.

So the correct answer is "Its DNA is as long as chromosomal DNA"