What causes mutations in bacteria? Can mutations affect plasmids? How would you be able to tell if any observed changes in phenotypes are due to the expression of genes carried on plasmids and are not attributed to a possible mutagen?
Infections, radiation, UV light, and so forth causes transformations in microscopic organisms. Yes, transformations can influence plasmids. The capacity of plasmids in microscopic organisms is that hello can give extra qualities that may help the bacterium in the earth.
