The main difference between a plasmid and an episome is

Q. The main difference between a plasmid and an episome is

A

Plasmid is circular and episome is linear

B

Episome is circular and plsamid is linear

C

Plasmid can be inserted into host genome, episomes are not

D

Episomes can be inserted ino the host genome

Solution:

Episomes can be inserted into a host genome.
It is a genetic element inside some bacterial cells, especially the DNA of some bacteriophages.
This can replicate independently of the host and also in association with a chromosome with which it becomes integrated.

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