Description : Which of the following is NOT a type of horizontal gene transfer between bacterial cells? a. transformation b. conjugation c. transduction d. translation
Last Answer : d. translation
Description : Which of the following is NOT a mode of genetic exchange within a bacterial population? a) conjugation b) transduction c) transformation d) translation
Last Answer : ANSWER: D -- TRANSLATION
Description : The term used for acquisition of naked DNA from its environment and its incorporation in their genome by a bacterium is A.transformation B.lysogenic conversion C.conjugation D.transduction
Last Answer : A.transformation
Description : In the extracellular medium, DNA-degrading enzymes would likely be to prevent transfer of DNA by A- conjugal transfer by a self-transmissible plasmid B- generalized phage transduction C- natural transformation D- none of the above
Last Answer : natural transformation
Description : The term used for acquisition of naked DNA from its environment and its incorporation in theirgenome by a bacterium is A- transformation B- lysogenic conversion C- conjugation D- .transduction
Last Answer : transformation
Description : The term used for acquisition of naked DNA from its environment and its incorporation in their A- transformation B- lysogenic conversion C- conjugation D- transduction
Description : Transfer of genetic information from one bacterium to another in the transduction process is through (a) bacteriophages released from the donor bacterial strain (b) another bacterium ... physical contact between donor and recipient strains (d) conjugation between opposite strain bacterium.
Last Answer : (a) bacteriophages released from the donor bacterial strain
Description : Hershey and Chase experiment proving DNA as the genetic material was based on the principle a) Transduction b) transformation c) transcription d) translation
Last Answer : a) Transduction
Description : Specialized transduction is carried out by a. Virulent Phages That Have A Lytic Cycle Of Infection. b. Temperate Phages Carrying A Entire Bacterial Chromosome. c. Temperate Phages That Carry A Segment Of Host Dna. d. Virulent Phages That Swap Dna Segments.
Last Answer : c. Temperate Phages That Carry A Segment Of Host Dna.
Description : What is the process called of making a mRNA copy of DNA? a. translation. b. transcription. c. transposon d. transformation
Last Answer : b. transcription.
Description : Which statement is correct for bacterial transduction? (a) Transfer of some genes from one bacteria to another bacteria through virus. (b) Transfer of genes from one bacteria to another bacteria ... its DNA directly from mother cell. (d) Bacteria obtained DNA from other external source.
Last Answer : (a) Transfer of some genes from one bacteria to another bacteria through virus.
Last Answer : (a) Transfer of some genes from one bacteria to another bacteria through virus
Description : Which one of the following is NOT an example of genetic recombination? a. Conjugation b. Binary fission c. Transduction d. Transformation
Last Answer : c. Transduction
Description : Penicillin resistance in staphylococci is acquired due to A.conjugation B.mutation C.transformation D.transduction
Last Answer : D.transduction
Description : Recombination of virus genomes occurs A- by transduction B- by transcription C- simultaneous infection of a host cell by two viruses with homologous chromosomes D- by transformation
Last Answer : simultaneous infection of a host cell by two viruses with homologous chromosomes
Description : Penicillin resistance in staphylococci is acquired due to A- conjugation B- mutation C- transformation D- transduction
Last Answer : transduction
Description : Which of the following is the cause for drug resistance in tuberculosis? A- Mutation B- Transduction C- Transformation D- Conjugation
Last Answer : Mutation
Description : Of the following which is the most important mechanism of concurrent acquisition of multidrug resistance among bacteria ? (a) Mutation (b) Conjugation (c) Transduction (d) Transformation
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : The most important mechanism of concurrent acquisition of multidrug resistance among bacteria is: A. Mutation B. Conjugation C. Transduction D. Transformation
Last Answer : B. Conjugation
Description : n lysogeny, A- a bacteriophage transfers bacterial DNA B- bacteria take up double stranded DNA from the environment C- DNA-degrading enzymes in the extracellular medium would stop the process D- a bacteriophage genome is integrated into the bacterial genome
Last Answer : a bacteriophage genome is integrated into the bacterial genome
Description : What information can be generated by interrupted mating experiments? A- Levels of DNA homology B- Bacterial genome maps C- DNA nucleotide sequences D- Proteomics of the bacteria
Last Answer : Bacterial genome maps
Description : The bacteria in a colony are unable to perform transduction. How would this hurt the bacterial colony's chance for survival?
Last Answer : The bacteria would generally be more similar
Description : During Griffith's transformation experiments _____. a. Live S Strain Bacteria Mixed With Dead R Strain Bacteria Caused Animal Death. b. Live S Strain Bacteria Mixed With Dead R Strain Bacteria Failed To ... . d. Dead S Strain Bacteria Mixed With Live R Strain Bacteria Failed To Kill The Animals.
Last Answer : c. Dead S Strain Bacteria Mixed With Live R Strain Bacteria Caused Animal Death.
Description : Transformation refers to a. Using A Virus To Transfer DNA Fragments. b. DNA Fragments Transferred Between Live Donor And Recipient Cells. c. The Formation of an F- Recombinant Cell. d. The Transfer of Naked Fragments of DNA
Last Answer : b. DNA Fragments Transferred Between Live Donor And Recipient Cells.
Description : Genetic engineering is possible, because (a) we can cut DNA at specific sites by endonucleases like DNase I (b) restriction endonucleases purified from bacteria can be used in vitro (c) the phenomenon of transduction in bacteria is well understood (d) we can see DNA by electron microscope
Last Answer : (b) restriction endonucleases purified from bacteria can be used in vitro
Description : The bacterial cytoskeleton a. transport vesicle b. helps determine cell shape c. Is organized identical to its eukaryotic counterpart. d. Centers the nucleoid.
Last Answer : b. helps determine cell shape
Description : Tetracyclines interfere with a. Translation. b. Transcription. c. Dna Replication. d. Membrane Function.
Last Answer : a. Translation.
Description : A ______ can move a part of DNA to another place on the chromosome. a. translation. b. transferon c. transposon d. transition e. transcription
Last Answer : c. transposon
Description : If an antibiotic binds to a 50S subunit, what cellular process will be inhibited? a. DNA replication b. Intron excision c. Translation d. Transcription
Last Answer : c. Translation
Description : The bacterial enzyme ______ assists the spread of bacteria away from a blood clot, while ______ assists the spread through body tissues. a. Streptokinase; Hyaluronidase b. Streptokinase; Hemolysin c. Coagulase; Hyaluronidase d. Coagulase; Hemolysin
Last Answer : a. Streptokinase; Hyaluronidase
Description : The bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans has been of interest to molecular biologists because a. it has the smallest known bacterial genome. b. it is a "living fossil" linking the Bacteria and Archaea. c. it has the largest known bacterial genome. d. it is very resistant to radiation damage.
Last Answer : d. it is very resistant to radiation damage.
Description : The promoter on an expression vector used to overproduce proteins in bacteria is A.a bacterial promoter B.expressed both in bacteria and mammalian cells C.not a regulated promoter D.the natural promoter of the gene being cloned
Last Answer : A.a bacterial promoter
Description : A is NOT associated with specialized transduction. a. Virulent Phage b. Lysogenic Cycle c. Prophage d. Recipient Cell
Last Answer : a. Virulent Phage
Description : F factor plasmids play a major role in A.conjugation B.replication C.transduction D.trasnscription
Last Answer : A.conjugation
Last Answer : conjugation
Description : What is transduction/transformation? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Select the correct Match : (1) Ribozyme - Nucleic acid (2) F2 x Recessive parent - Dihybrid cross (3) TH. Morgan - Transduction (4) G. Mendel - Transformation
Last Answer : (1) Ribozyme - Nucleic acid
Description : The following statement(s) is/are true concerning host defense mechanisms to intraabdominal infection. a. Bacterial clearance can occur via translymphatic absorption b. Phagocytic activity and bacterial killing can ... may be walled off but are seldom sealed by the omentum and other mobile viscera
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, c The introduction of microorganisms into the normally sterile peritoneal environment invoke several potent specialized host antimicrobial defense mechanisms. Bacterial clearance, ... the contaminated enteric contents walled off, preventing continued soilage of the peritoneal cavity
Description : STAT proteins are (A) Thermostat proteins of brain (B) Glucostat proteins of hepatocyte cell membrane (C) Short term activators of translation (D) Signal transduction and activators of transcription
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Select the correct statement. (a) Franklin Stahl coined the term ‘‘linkage’’. (b) Punnett square was developed by a British scientist. (c) Spliceosomes take part in translation. (d) Transduction was discovered by S. Altman
Last Answer : (a) Franklin Stahl coined the term ‘‘linkage’’.
Description : Select the correct statement : (1) Franklin Stahl coined the term "linkage". (2) Punnett square was developed by a British scientist. (3) Spliceosomes take part in translation. (4) Transduction was discovered by S. Altman.
Last Answer : (2) Punnett square was developed by a British scientist.
Description : The sulfonamides interfere with bacterial metabolism by a. blocking cell wall synthesis. b. disrupting folic acid metabolism. c. reacting with bacterial cell membranes. d. inhibiting DNA replication.
Last Answer : b. disrupting folic acid metabolism.
Description : Vancomycin inhibits _____________ synthesis. a. protein b. DNA c. bacterial cell wall d. RNA
Last Answer : c. bacterial cell wall
Description : Competence refers to a bacterial cell's ability to a. Take Up DNA Fragments From The Environment. b. Be Infected By A Transducing Phage. c. Produce A Protein Product From An Engineered Gene. d. Undergo Conjugation With An F+ Cell.
Last Answer : a. Take Up DNA Fragments From The Environment.
Description : A bacterial cell that is transformed _____. a. Cannot Form A Conjugation Pilus. b. Has Undergone A Frameshift Mutation. c. Has Acquired Dna From The Environment. d. Will Probably Die Within 24 Hours.
Last Answer : c. Has Acquired Dna From The Environment.
Description : During the process of lysogeny _____. a. Phage DNA Integrates Into The Bacterial Chromosome. b. A Bacterium Acquires DNA From The External Environment. c. Competent Cells Receive Plasmids. d. New Phage Particles Are Assembled In The Host Bacterium.
Last Answer : a. Phage DNA Integrates Into The Bacterial Chromosome.
Description : The Ames test is an effective procedure for a. Identifying disease-causing bacterial species. b. Detecting potential human carcinogens. c. Determining if DNA replication has occurred. d. Detecting antibiotic resistance.
Last Answer : b. Detecting potential human carcinogens.
Description : What is term used for a bacterial cell that is able to take up naked DNA? A- Complementary B- Liable C- Competent D- Infected
Last Answer : Competent
Description : Which one of the following is NOT found in bacterial cells? a. Ribosomes b. DNA c. Mitochondria d. Cytoplasm
Last Answer : c. Mitochondria