Determine the significance of plasmids for bacteria
A.They help in meiosis and in the manupulation of the plasmids of their host organisms
B. They help in meiosis and in the manupulation of their genome with the gene of their requierment
C.They help in reproduction , antibiotic resistance, virulence and competition with other bacteria

Question

Determine the significance of plasmids for bacteria
A.They help in meiosis and in the manupulation of the plasmids of their host organisms
B. They help in meiosis and in the manupulation of their genome with the gene of their requierment
C.They help in reproduction , antibiotic resistance, virulence and competition with other bacteria

anonymous · Answer

C would be the correct answer.  Plasmids are infamous for antibiotic resistance in particular and for "fertility" or allowing transfer of genetic material between bacteria (see fertility "F" plasmid).