Stable integration of foreign DNA into a bacterial host genome is generally accomplished through induced plasmid transformation than by natural uptake of free DNA fragments. 

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

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The disinfectant action of phenol and phenolic derivatives mainly is due to

A. extraction of lipids from membranes. B. oxidation of disulfide bonds in proteins. C. membrane damage and protein denaturation. D. damage to nucleic acids and proteins caused by free radicals. E. its inherent detergent action.

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Why were scientists excited about the possibility of life on Mars once they discovered ice on the planet?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which series of letters lists the first four steps of the scientific method (see question 5) in the correct order?

a. a, b, c, d. b. a, b, d, c. c. c, a, b, d. d. d, c, a, b.

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Which of these is a type of posttranscriptional regulation of gene expression?

A) inactivation of tRNA B) alteration of DNA nucleotide sequences C) breakdown of proteins D) binding of transcription factors to enhancers

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