Question

this bacterial cell structure often carries genes for antibiotic - resistance. this structure can be transferred from one living bacteria to another. 8 7 10 9 4

Explanation:

Plasmids are small, circular DNA molecules in bacteria. They can carry genes like those for antibiotic - resistance. In the diagram, number 7 represents the plasmid. Bacteria can transfer plasmids (horizontal gene transfer) from one cell to another.

Answer:

7