Genes that are exchanged between prokaryotes are contained in ____ molecules.
A) pili
B) plasmid
C) prokaryotic RNA
D) nuclear
E) protein

Question

​Genes that are exchanged between prokaryotes are contained in ____ molecules.
A) ​pili
B) ​plasmid
C) ​prokaryotic RNA
D) ​nuclear
E) ​protein

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Plasmids are small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecules that are distinct from a cell's chromosomal DNA. In prokaryotes, plasmids can carry genes that provide beneficial traits such as antibiotic resistance, and they can be exchanged between cells through processes like conjugation. This ability to transfer genes is a key mechanism for genetic variation and evolution in prokaryotic populations.

​Genes That Are Exchanged Between Prokaryotes Are Contained in ____

Genes That Are Exchanged Between Prokaryotes Are Contained in ____