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Introductory Biology

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Set 8 Genetic Recombination

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Question 1

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Which type of DNA is transferred as a result of conjugation involving an Hfr strain of E. coli?

A) the F factor
B) chromosomal genes
C) eukaryotic DNA
D) the sex pilus

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Question 2

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By which molecular process do non-infective strains of bacteria acquire genes from infectious strains?

A) by nuclear division
B) by metaphase II
C) by double crossovers
D) by meiosis

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Question 3

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What is the name of the small circles of DNA that occur in bacteria in addition to the main circular chromosomal DNA molecule?

A) transformants
B) plastids
C) plasmids
D) domains

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