A molecule or anything else that transports new genes into a cell is called a

(a) vector.
(b) plasmid.
(c) restriction enzyme.
(d) bacterium.


(a) vector.

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A) magnesium. B) nitrogen. C) phosphorus. D) meat. E) potassium.

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Four of the following animals form eusocial groups. Which one is the exception?

A. Termites B. Mole rats C. Wolf pack D. Honey bees E. Ants

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If bacterial chromosomes are catenated (interlinked) following replication, __________ is/are required to separate them

a. a site-specific recombination system b. restriction enzymes c. a helicase d. topoisomerases e. generalized intramolecular recombination

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If left untreated, an infection with ___ can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.

A. Streptococcus pneumoniae B. N. meningitidis C. N. gonorrhoeae D. Streptotoccus pyogenes E. Staphylococcus aureus

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