Transformation involves contact between two bacterial cells, followed by the unidirectional transfer of plasmid genes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANSWER: False - conjugation

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Among the mammals, only some primates (including most humans) have color vision. What was the likely advantage that probably drove the evolution of primate color vision?

A. The ability to identify plants with medicinal value. B. The ability to find ripe fruit. C. The ability to enjoy the aesthetic value of flowers. D. The ability to prepare for winter as portended by autumn colors of leaves. E. The ability to identify grains most appropriate for domestication.

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In ATP production, "assembly line" chains of reactions capture and use energy released by electrons

These chains are called a(n) a. glycolytic pathway. b. free radical acceptor. c. active transport system. d. electron transport system. e. antioxidant.

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Before being loaded into the phloem for translocation, the carbohydrates produced during

photosynthesis must be converted into which molecule? a. glucose b. fructose c. maltose d. sucrose e. galactose

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What method of movement requires the expenditure of ATP molecules?

A. Simple diffusion B. Facilitated diffusion C. Osmosis D. Active transport E. Bulk flow

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