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7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions - Part 3 of 3

7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions / Introduction to Bacterial Plasmids / Problem 7

What characteristic allows certain types of extrachromosomal DNA elements in prokaryotes to be maintained through cell divisions?

A

They produce essential vitamins.

B

They have independent origin sites for replication.

C

They can be incorporated into the host's genome.

D

They degrade toxic compounds.

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