Practice mode Plant Breeding and Genetics

What is a genetic element that can exist in either of two alternative states called?

Correct answer C. Episome

Explanation

An episome, such as the F factor in bacteria, can exist either free in the cytoplasm or integrated into the host chromosome, replicating in both states.

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