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Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 14, Problem 2FIB
_________is the process whereby bacteria pick up DNA from their environment. This DNA may be part of a chromosome or It may be tiny circles of DNA called _______.
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Frederick Griffith documented bacterial transformation. Which statement is true concerning his experiments?
DNA that was not contained within a live cell caused the death of the host organism.
DNA from dead Streptococcus cells entered live cells and altered the live cell's characteristics.
The two strains of Streptococcus were visually indistinguishable.
Heat treatment of the Streptococcus strains destroyed the DNA molecules.
Part A: Which of the following is not a reason that microbes benefit from horizontal gene transfer?
cells can acquire useful traits quickly.
all new types of DNA are good.
genetic diversity is ehanced.
All examples are reasons that microbes benefit.
Part B:Transposable elements can do all of the following except
move from one position to another in a chromosome.
cause disruption in genes in which they insert.
move from one cell to another.
copy themselves, and the copy can insert somewhere else.
Horizontal gene transfer is defined as
bacteria can acquire genes from other bacteria.
new genetic material is produced by sexual reproduction.
bacteria can transfer new genes via meiosis.
bacteria can transfer new genes via mitosis.
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Ch. 14.1 - define biotechnology?Ch. 14.1 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 14.1 - define GMO and transgenic organism?Ch. 14.2 - describe natural processes that recombine DNA,...Ch. 14.3 - Prob. 1CSCCh. 14.3 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 14.3 - summarize how CRISPR-Cas9 works and explain why it...Ch. 14.4 - For any single person, a given STR always has...Ch. 14.4 - There are many other applications in which DNA...Ch. 14.4 - Prob. 1CYL
Ch. 14.4 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 14.5 - Restriction enzymes are isolated from bacteria....Ch. 14.5 - Many countries regulate the use of genetically...Ch. 14.5 - explain how genes are inserted into a plasmid, and...Ch. 14.5 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 14.6 - Prob. 1CTCh. 14.6 - Prob. 1HYEWCh. 14.6 - describe the advantages of genetically modified...Ch. 14.6 - list some examples of how genetically modified...Ch. 14.6 - Prob. 3CYLCh. 14.7 - Explain how fetal DNA could be used to establish...Ch. 14.7 - explain how biotechnology is used to diagnose both...Ch. 14.7 - describe how transgenic organisms are used to...Ch. 14.7 - describe the procedures and advantages of gene...Ch. 14.8 - explain why people might be opposed to the use of...Ch. 14.8 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 14.8 - Prob. 1CTCh. 14 - Prob. 1MCCh. 14 - Prob. 3MCCh. 14 - A restriction enzyme a. cuts DNA at a specific...Ch. 14 - Prob. 5MCCh. 14 - Prob. 1FIBCh. 14 - _________is the process whereby bacteria pick up...Ch. 14 - The _______ is a technique tor multiplying DNA in...Ch. 14 - Matching DNA samples in forensics uses a specific...Ch. 14 - Prob. 5FIBCh. 14 - Describe two natural forms of genetic...Ch. 14 - Prob. 2RQCh. 14 - Prob. 3RQCh. 14 - Prob. 4RQCh. 14 - Prob. 5RQCh. 14 - Prob. 6RQCh. 14 - How does gel electrophoresis separate pieces of...Ch. 14 - Prob. 8RQCh. 14 - Prob. 9RQCh. 14 - Prob. 10RQCh. 14 - As you may know, many Insects have evolved...Ch. 14 - Prob. 2AC
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- Scientists have used genetic technology to develop strains of bacteria that are especially suited for cleaning up oil spills.How would you evaluate the use of this technology?arrow_forwardPart A: Antibiotic resistance is a major health concern. Resistance to various antibiotics can be transferred by all options. transduction. conjugation. transformation. Part B: Movement of genetic information through transduction requires that free DNA is available in the environment. physical contact occurs between cells. transposable elements occur in a chromosome. viruses have infected a cell.arrow_forwardA scientist randomly mutates the DNA of a bacterium. She then sequences the bacterium’s daughter cells, and finds that the daughters have many errors in their replicated DNA. The parent bacterium likely acquired a mutation in which enzyme? a. DNA ligase b. DNA pol II c. Primase d. DNA pol Iarrow_forward
- Conjugation is the uptake of DNA from the environment. true or falsearrow_forwardA segment of DNA that reads from the same forward and backward is calleda) Palindromic DNAb) Complementary DNAc) Plasmid DNAd) Copy DNAarrow_forwardThe kind of DNA you inherit only from your mother (because only eggs have it, sperm don't have it) is called: Group of answer choices messenger DNA transfer DNA maternal DNA mitochondrial DNAarrow_forward
- DNA replication and transcription are said to occur in the _____ direction. 5' to 5' 3' to 5' 3' to 3' 5' to 3'arrow_forwardWhat is the function of innate restriction enzymes in bacteria? • All of the answers are correct defense mechanism from phages • allow cells attach foreign DNA antibiotic resistance • cut up DNA strandsarrow_forwardBacteria that live in the digestive systems of cows help break down the plants that cows eat, providing nutrients to cows. The digestive systems of cows offer a safe environment in which the bacteria can live and reproduce. Which type of realationship exist between the bacteria and the cows?arrow_forward
- Which of the following statements is false? a. Plasmids can be exchanged between different species of bacteria. b. The blue circle represents a small chromosome. c. The blue circle is a plasmid that contains genes that confer resistance to specific antiobiotics. d. The blue circle represents a double-stranded molecule of DNA.arrow_forwardAntibiotic resistance is a real concern for the continued existence of humans. Bacteria exchange genes for antibiotic resistance through , leading to large populations of antibiotic individuals. Group of answer choices Vertical Gene Transfer Asexual Reproduction Horizontal Gene Transfer Transfugationarrow_forwardParticles that transfer genetic material from one species to another, especially in marine prokaryotes horizontal gene transfer lateral gene transfer genome fusion device gene transfer agentsarrow_forward
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