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Biology · CELL THE UNIT OF LIFE

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In many bacterial cells, small circular DNA molecules termed plasmids confer which of the following unique phenotypic characters?

  1. A
    Spore formation in dry environments
  2. B
    Resistance to antibiotics
  3. C
    Autotrophic nutrition capacity
  4. D
    Active amoeboid motility
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Correct answer · Option B

Resistance to antibiotics

Explanation

Plasmid DNA confers unique phenotypic characters to bacteria, one notable character being resistance to antibiotics.

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