The process by which one bacterial cell transfers DNA to another is:
a. fission
b. gametic fusion
c. conjugation
d. lysis
e. fusion
c
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Which branch is most closely related to (shares a unique common ancestor with) the eukaryotes?
a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E
If the DNA contained in the chromosomes of an organism is similar to an instruction manual, then what are the genes "instructing" the cell to do?
A) grow in size until a certain point is reached, then reproduce itself B) convert carbohydrates into enzymes C) change shape and structure to meet the demands of the local environment D) synthesize specific proteins from amino acids
The assertion that "life only comes from life" was stated by Louis Pasteur in regard to his experiments that definitively refuted the theory of_________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Sustainable development will
A) require making difficult decisions regarding travel to other planets. B) require many people to contribute financially. C) speed up evolution. D) require global, multinational cooperation.