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Explain how plasmids contribute to variation in bacterial populations

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Answer & explanation: Bacteria contribute to variation in bacterial populations if an antibiotic resistance gene has been acquired by a plasmid. Then its host will survive with a particular antibiotic and the population will thrive.

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