What is the structure in prokaryotic cells that often holds antibiotic resistance genes?
Correct answer: B. Plasmid
- A. Nucleus
- B. Plasmid
- C. Mitochondria
- D. Both Options A and B are correct
Explanation
Prokaryotes can also contain plasmids, which are much smaller circular pieces of DNA that often have genes that give antibiotic resistance.OPTION A: Prokaryotes have no nucleus they have nuclear material dispersed in their cytoplasm.OPTION B: Prokaryotes can also contain plasmids, which are much smaller circular pieces of DNA that often have genes that give antibiotic resistance.OPTION C: Prokaryotes lack mitochondria and instead produce their ATP on their cell surface membrane.OPTION D: As only option B is correct hence A and B cannot be correct.
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