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  • Plasmids in Plants and Animals: A Comprehensive Overview
    Plasmids are found in both plant and animal cells, but they are more commonly found in bacteria.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Bacteria: Plasmids are small, circular DNA molecules that exist independently of the bacterial chromosome. They are very common in bacteria and play a crucial role in horizontal gene transfer, allowing bacteria to share genetic information.

    * Plants: Plasmids are less common in plants, and when present, they are typically smaller and less complex than bacterial plasmids. Some plants, like *Agrobacterium tumefaciens*, use plasmids to transfer genes to other plants.

    * Animals: Plasmids are extremely rare in animals.

    In summary: While plasmids are primarily associated with bacteria, they can also be found in some plant cells and are very rare in animals.

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