Plasmids that have genes for pili and can transfer copies of themselves to other bacteria during conjugation are called ________ plasmids.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
conjugative
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A) conjugation B) horizontal gene transfer C) phagocytosis D) meiosis
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What kind of molecules can readily cross the lipid bilayer?
a. Small, charged b. Small, uncharged c. Large or small, uncharged d. Small, charged or uncharged
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The large, ancient land mass that contained all the continents is known as ____.
A. Laurasia B. Pangea C. Gondwana D. Atlantis E. Europa
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