The presence of an extrachromosomal circular DNA called as a plasmid is a characteristic feature of
A
prokaryotes
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B
plants
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C
animals
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D
fungi
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Solution
The correct option is A prokaryotes Plasmid is an extrachromosomal circular DNA molecule present in a prokaryotic cell. This confers antibiotic resistance to the cell.
Plants and animals are eukaryotes and thereby lack plasmids. Fungi is also eukaryotic but may contain plasmid.