Small circles of DNA called __________ exist in addition to the bacterial chromosome.
A) capsids
B) plasmids
C) chromatids
D) pili
E) centromeres

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Plasmids are small, circular DNA molecules that exist in bacteria in addition to the bacterial chromosome. They are not essential for bacterial growth, but they can confer certain advantages to the bacteria that carry them, such as antibiotic resistance or the ability to metabolize certain compounds.

Small Circles of DNA Called __________ Exist in Addition to the Bacterial