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Question
Plasmids are important for bacterial survival because they often carry genes conferring which of the following advantages?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Page 43 explains that plasmids 'often carry genes conferring survival advantages, such as antibiotic resistance (R-plasmids), toxin production (virulence plasmids), or metabolic capabilities'.
Hint
Think about why plasmids are often studied in medical microbiology and their role in bacterial evolution.