LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

CELL BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of a plasmid?
A
The site of respiration in prokaryotes
B
The site of photosynthesis in eukaryotes
C
The site of protein synthesis in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
D
The site of hereditary material in prokaryotes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main function of genetic material is to store information related to the functions and structure of cells. It controls the reproduction, growth and development of an organism. It provides a template for expression of genes which further produce proteins required by the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, have a free-floating chromosome that is usually circular and is not enclosed in a nuclear membrane. Instead, the DNA simply exists in a region of the cell called the nucleoid.

Detailed explanation-3: -They have played a stellar role in the development of molecular biotechnology. They act as vehicles to introduce foreign DNA into bacteria. The DNA they deliver have genes for antibiotic resistance. It is a therapeutic platform for treating infectious, genetic and acquired diseases.

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