Plasmids Are Like Phages In Many Respects. Which Of The Following Is False?

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Plasmids Are Like Phages In Many Respects. Which Of The Following Is False?

Plasmids are always double-stranded DNA. Phages can be double or single-stranded and either DNA or RNA. Both can acquire chromosomal DNA when they are excised (cut) by an imprecise mechanism. In other words, a mistake is made when they leave the chromosome. Both have immunity mechanisms to prevent reinfection. Both have members that can integrate into the host cell chromosome. Both produce infective particles. Both use a rolling circle type mechanism in at least one form of replication.
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Both produce infective particles.

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