What molecular structure is used by geneticists to insert foreign DNA into a recipient bacterial cell that will replicate the foreign DNA?
A) codon
B) anticodon
C) genome
D) plasmid
D
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What accounts for the lysis of a bacterial cell in the presence of a membrane attack complex?
A. loss of cytoplasm due to the presence of large channels in the membrane B. unregulated signaling due to the addition of novel proteins to the cell's membrane C. increased osmosis leading to swelling and rupture of the cell D. apoptosis due to the loss of DNA
When, how, and to what extent any gene control
mechanism comes into play depends on a. the type of cell. b. the cell’s function. c. the cell’s chemical environment. d. signals from the cells external environment. e. all of these.
A rare or uncommon version of a trait that is not life-threatening, such as having six fingers on one hand, is called a(n)______.
A. genetic disorder B. genetic abnormality C. mutation D. non-Mendelian trait E. polygenic trait
Which of the following is CORRECT about the prokaryotes known as deeply branching bacteria?
A) They are chemoheterotrophs. B) They lack peptidoglycan walls. C) They are commonly found in acidic, anaerobic conditions. D) They grow in long branching filaments. E) They are photosynthetic.