If a bacterial cell were stripped of all of its plasmid molecules, what might be the result? a. some genetic functions may not occur. b. the chromosome would become linear. c. the cell would become more like a virus. d. all the cell processes would stop. e. the nuclear envelope would not form.

The correct answer is option - a. some genetic functions may not occur.

Explanation:

A plasmid is an accessory genetic molecule which is small, circular dsDNA that is present with the chromosomal DNA in a bacterial cell. Both plasmid and chromosomal DNA are different from each other.

The plasmid generally has some genetic functions such as antibiotic resistance which help to defend itself. These genetic molecules. In some bacterial cells plasmid also helps in replication in bacteria.

Thus, the correct answer is - a. some genetic functions may not occur.