WB JEE Medical WB JEE Medical Solved Paper-2007

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    Sex factor in bacteria is

    A)  F- replicon                        

    B)  chromosomal replicon

    C)  RNA

    D)  sex pillies

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    In bacteria, besides nuclear DNA, there is some extrachromosomal or extranuclear DNA which is known as plasmid. Term plasmid was given by Lederberg (1952). On the basis of their function, the plasmids are of 3 types: (i) F or fertility factor: Responsible for transfer of  genetic material (ii) R or resistance factor: Provides resistance against drugs. (iii) Colicinogenic factors: Provides colicines which kill other bacteria (other than which produce these colicines).


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