In the process of bacterial transformation, how are the plasmid-containing bacteria identi?ed?

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The plasmids used in this experiment contain a gene for ampicillin resistance. Transformed bacterial cells are easily identified as only they produce bacterial colonies when grown on solid LB agar media containing this antibiotic.

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Human plasma is mainly composed of:

a. albumin b. red blood cells c. white blood cells d. water e. dissolved ions, sugars, and hormones

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Which characteristic is associated with cancerous cells?

a. well-differentiated b. large nucleus compared to cytoplasm c. always encapsulated d. abnormally slow growth e. symmetrical growth

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Species with type III survivorship curves experience extremely high mortality rates in early life

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Select the cell types that can serve as antigen presenting cells. Select All That Apply

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