Biology 2e
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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
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Chapter 20, Problem 13RQ
Particles that transfer genetic material from one species to another, especially in marine prokaryotes
- horizontal gene transfer
- lateral gene transfer
- genome fusion device
- gene transfer agents
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Particles that transfer genetic material from one species to another, especially in marine prokaryotes: a. horizontal gene transfer b. lateral gene transfer c. genome fusion device d. gene transfer agents
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.
Part 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.
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Biology 2e
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