(a) fragment of DNA which acts as vector(b) fragment which joins two genes(c) mRNA which acts as carrier(d) autotrophic fragment[CBSE AIPMT 2000, 01]
Correct Option (a) Reason : A plasmid is a piece of DNA, mostly in bacteria (but also in yeast) not forming a part of normal chromosomal DNA of a cell, but capable of replicating independently of it. These often act as vehicles for gene transfer.