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Multiple Choice
In prokaryotic cell architecture, what is the primary function of a plasmid?
A
It contains the rRNA genes and is the location where ribosomal subunits are assembled.
B
It carries extra-chromosomal genes that can provide advantageous traits such as antibiotic resistance and can replicate independently of the bacterial chromosome.
C
It is the main site of ATP production through oxidative phosphorylation in the cytoplasm.
D
It forms the rigid structural layer that protects the cell and prevents osmotic lysis.