Small circular DNA molecules capable of replicating and containing genes that are useful but not necessary to the bacterium are called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
plasmids
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A) the partial pressure of oxygen B) the partial pressure of carbon monoxide C) hemoglobin concentration D) temperature E) pH
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a. blood circulation. b. digestion and the absorption of nutrients. c. reproduction. d. excretion of urine.
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