Based on the animation, what is transferred during bacterial conjugation?

a. RNA
b. A conjugation pilus
c. A bacterial plasmid
d. A bacterial chromosome


Ans: c. A bacterial plasmid

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A free nucleotide has a five carbon sugar (deoxyribose), __________ phosphate groups, and one of

four nitrogen-containing bases. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is not true of Streptococcus pneumoniae?

A. It produces an alpha-hemolysin and hydrogen peroxide. B. It has a polysaccharide capsule that resists phagocytosis. C. It is a small, gram-negative coccus. D. It is the most frequent cause of community-acquired meningitis.

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chronic constipation can lead to enlarged and inflamed blood vessels of the anus known as

What will be an ideal response?

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