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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