Question

Which class of plasmids assists in the production of bacteriocins?

(a) F plasmid

(b) F’ plasmid

(c) R plasmid

(d) Col plasmid

This question was addressed to me in final exam.

Asked question is from Plasmids topic in section Genomics : The Mapping and Sequencing of Genomes of Cytogenetics

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) Col plasmid

To explain I would say: Col plasmids help in the production of cilicins and bacteriocins. This helps them to kill other bacteria. While F plasmids confer fertility and R confers resistance to some antibiotics.