In bacteria,plasmids are .......

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(A) Plasmids are small,circular,double-stranded $DNA$ molecules that are distinct from a cell's chromosomal $DNA$. They are found in bacteria and some

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Extra-chromosomal $DNA$

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(A) Plasmids are small,circular,double-stranded $DNA$ molecules that are distinct from a cell's chromosomal $DNA$. They are found in bacteria and some other microorganisms. These are considered extra-chromosomal $DNA$ because they exist and replicate independently of the main bacterial chromosome. They often carry genes that provide advantages,such as antibiotic resistance.

Column-$I$ (Bacteria)	Column-$II$ (Shape)
$A$. Coccus	$iii$. Spherical
$B$. Bacillus	$i$. Rod-shaped
$C$. Vibrio	$iv$. Comma-shaped
$D$. Spirillum	$ii$. Spiral

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Match Column-$I$ with Column-$II$ and choose the correct option given below:
Column-$I$ (Bacteria) Column-$II$ (Shape)
$A$. Coccus $iii$. Spherical
$B$. Bacillus $i$. Rod-shaped
$C$. Vibrio $iv$. Comma-shaped
$D$. Spirillum $ii$. Spiral

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