Which structure in bacteria carries genes responsible for antibiotic resistance and disease defense?

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12 May 2018
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28 May 2026

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Plasmids are small, circular DNA molecules in bacteria that often contain genes providing resistance to antibiotics and diseases, enabling bacteria to survive harmful conditions. Other structures like nucleotides, mesosomes, and ribosomes do not carry such genetic resistance information.

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