Which of the following events is least likely to result in a genetic change in a bacterium?

A. Conjugation
B. Specialized transduction
C. Pilus formation
D. Natural transformation
E. Generalized transduction


Answer: C

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

An antiseptic (or germicide) is distinguished from other sterilizing compounds by

A) being able to inhibit growth of microorganisms but not necessarily kill all of them. B) being able to be used on living tissues without harm. C) its ability to protect from subsequent microbial infectionsâ€"not just initial sterilization. D) killing all bacteria and microscopic fungi but not being effective against viruses.

Biology & Microbiology

_____ is the process in which two groups of organisms living in the same habitat diverge into separate species

A. allopatric speciation B. peripatric speciation C. adaptive radiation D. co-speciation E. sympatric speciation

Biology & Microbiology

Trichomonas vaginalis lacks mitochondria

Indicate whether this statement is TRUE or FALSE.

Biology & Microbiology

A restriction enzyme is most comparable to a ___________

A. screwdriver D. fork B. hammer E. ruler C. pair of scissors

Biology & Microbiology