Question

We use circular DNA molecules (AKA plasmids) to tell bacteria which proteins to express. What is one of the requirements for a functional plasmid to be successfully passed on from generation to generation of a bacterial culture?

Answer 1

Answer:

ORI (origin of replication)

Explanation:

Plasmids are capable of independent replication. This means that plasmids can replicate themselves and do not require a genomic chromosome of the bacteria for their replication. The ability of plasmids to replicate themselves is due to the presence of "ORI (origin of replication)" in them. ORI is the specific DNA sequence where the process of DNA replication starts. Plasmids replicate themselves and are carried to over the successive generations of bacteria.