A plasmid may

A) replicate independently of the chromosome.
B) be transferred cell-to-cell during conjugation.
C) be integrated into the chromosome.
D) replicate independently of the chromosome, integrate into the chromosome, or be transferred cell-to-cell during conjugation.


Answer: D

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