In order to take up a naked DNA molecule, a cell must be ________, which may occur only at certain stages in the life cycle of the organism.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
competent
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What is a major similarity and difference between photorespiration and aerobic respiration?
What will be an ideal response?
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What is a small circular piece of DNA that carries a few genes called?
a. Pili b. Flagella c. Ribosome d. Plasmid e. Cilia
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What part of the cell cycle does the pRB protein help to regulate?
a) the G0 - G1 transition b) the G2 - M transition c) the S - G2 transition d) the G1 - S transition
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