Prokaryotic Cells - Plasmid Flashcards
1
Q
What are plasmids?
A
Small loops of DNA, that aren’t part of the main circular DNA molecule.
2
Q
What are plasmids used for?
A
To exchange DNA between bacterial cells.
Useful for genetic engineering.
3
Q
What do plasmids contain?
A
Genes for things like antibiotic resistance, they can be passed between prokaryotes.
4
Q
Plasmid are not always…
A
Present in prokaryotic cells.
But some have several.
