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Set 7 Genetic Transfer And Mapping In Bacteria

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following is true regarding bacterial genetics?

A) Bacteria are usually diploid organisms.
B) Bacteria primarily reproduce sexually.
C) The patterns of inheritance in bacteria are studied using different mechanisms than eukaryotes.
D) Bacteria generally have linear chromosomes.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Mechanism of genetic transfer that uses competent cells.

A) Transformation
B) Transduction
C) Conjugation
D) All of the answers are correct

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Question 3

(True False)

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The process of conjugation may introduce new alleles into the recipient strain, altering its genotype.

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