Plasmids
a. are self-replicating circular molecules of
DNA.
b. may be transferred between bacteria.
c. may pick up genes from other prokaryotes.
d. contains genes separate from the bacterial
chromosome.
e. fit all of these descriptions
E
You might also like to view...
Due to the genetic diversity of viruses and their lack of ribosomal RNA, nucleotide-based phylogeny studies are not applicable to virology
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Organisms that take up inorganic nutrients and convert them to organic molecules such as carbohydrates and proteins are called _______________
A. predators B. consumers C. herbivores D. primary producers E. heterotrophs
Which of the following kinds of organisms can manufacture the greatest variety of organic compounds?
A. aerobic bacteria B. anaerobic bacteria C. animals D. plants
The major symptoms of cholera are attributable to which of the following?
A) production of urease B) activity of a type III secretion system C) cessation of protein synthesis in host cells D) death of cells lining the intestinal tract E) activation of adenylate cyclase