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If a plasmid can’t be transferred from one cell to another, then it is called as ___________

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asked Feb 7, 2022 in Genetic Engineering by Charlotte (118k points)

If a plasmid can’t be transferred from one cell to another, then it is called as ___________

(a) non-transmissible

(b) non-mobilizable

(c) untransferrable

(d) immobilized

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answered Feb 9, 2022 by Noah (693k points)
selected Sep 18, 2022 by Charlotte

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Correct choice is (b) non-mobilizable

To elaborate: Some plasmids can’t be transferred from one cell to another even with the help of other plasmids. Such plasmids are said to be non-mobilizable.

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