A circular form of DNA located in the cytoplasm of cells is called a _____ .
A)plastid
B)plasmid
C)palindrome
D)chromosome

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Plasmids are small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecules that are distinct from a cell's chromosomal DNA. They naturally exist in bacterial cells and in some eukaryotes. Plasmids are most commonly found in bacteria where they function as vectors of genetic material, facilitating the transfer of genes between cells, especially those genes responsible for antibiotic resistance.

A Circular Form of DNA Located in the Cytoplasm of Cells