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Often circular segments of DNA that can replicate outside of the chromosomes. Generally found in bacteria.

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Evolutionary advantage of F plasmid in bacterial conjugation

Hi I would like to ask a question on bacterial DNA exchange, namely conjugation via F plasmid. It seems to me that all the F plasmid codes for is the sex pilus. What is the evolutionary advantage of t …
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