Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 109

Question: Genes which confer antibiotic resistance on bacteria are located on [MP PMT 1995]

Options:

A) Chromosomal DNA

B) Plasmid

C) RNA

D) Polysome

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

R-factor (R-plasmid) provides resistance to certain antibiotics like chloramphenicol, tetracyline, streptomycin and sulphonamide.