There are three types of plasmids seen in bacteria.
They are:
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Types of plasmid
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Role
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F-factor or Fertility factor
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Transfer of genetic material
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R-factor or Resistance factor
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Provides resistance against drugs
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Col-factor or Colicinogenic factor
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Produces colicines which kill other bacteria not producing colicines
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