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A plasmid is a double stranded circular DNA

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Do all cells have plasmid?

No. Plasmids are special circular DNA structure that is only found in prokaryotes.


Do eukaryote cells have plasmid?

No. Plasmids are special circular DNA structure that is only found in prokaryotes.


Do all eukaryotic cells have plasmids?

Most plasmids are found in prokaryotic cells, but a few eukaryotic cells also have plasmids. An example of a eukaryote with plasmids is the unicellular yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.


Are plasmids made of DNA?

Yes. Rings of DNA that carry a few to several genes in a circular structure free of introns.


What are the 2 types of DNA plasmids found in microorganisms?

Plasmids are autonomous DNA molecules of varying size which are localized within the cytoplasm of bacteria. There are two kinds:virulence plasmids = determines the virulence factors of the bacteriaresistance plasmids (R-plasmids) = determines the bacteria's resistance to anti-infective agents


Is prokaryote used in plasmids?

No, it's vise versa. Plasmids are used in and by the prokaryotes.


Do eukaryotes possess plasmids in their genetic makeup?

No, eukaryotes typically do not possess plasmids in their genetic makeup. Plasmids are more commonly found in prokaryotic cells.


Do all microbes have plasmids?

No, not all microbes have plasmids. Plasmids are small, circular pieces of DNA that are separate from the microbial genome. While plasmids are common in many bacteria, they are not present in all microbes.


Small accessory chromosomes found in bacteria and useful in recombinant DNA procedures are called?

plasmids


Plasmids are unique to?

bacteria


Can plasmids self-replicate within a bacterial cell?

Yes, plasmids can self-replicate within a bacterial cell.


Are plasmids single or double stranded?

Plasmids can be either single or double stranded, but most commonly they are double stranded.