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Differentiate between plasmid DNA and chromosomal DNA.

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Differences between plasmid DNA and chromosomal DNA are as follows
Plasmid DNA	Chromosomal DNA
It is a circular, extrachromosomal DNA.	It is generally a linear DNA.
It is not associated with histone proteins	It is associated with histone proteins.
It does not carry any vital gene necessary for cell.	It carries vital genes necessary for cell.
It replicates independently.	It replicates with the genome.
It does not act as a genetic factor.	It acts as a genetic factor.