Genetic elements that can replicate independently of the cell's chromosomes are called: a) clones b) episomes c) repressors d) promotors
option b. episome, in micro organism, certainly considered one among a set of extrachromosomal genetic factors known as plasmids, consisting of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and able to conferring a selective benefit upon the micro organism wherein they occur. Episomes can be connected to the bacterial mobileular membrane (this kind of cell is unique F ) or become integrated into the chromosome (this sort of mobileular is special Hfr).
