Which of the following is an episome?
A)F factor and temperate phage
B)lytic phage
C)F factor
D)temperate and lytic phages
E)temperate phage

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Episomes are genetic elements that can integrate into the host chromosome and replicate independently. F factor and temperate phages can both exist as episomes, while lytic phages cannot replicate independently and do not integrate into the host chromosome.

Which of the Following Is an Episome