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Microbiology

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Set 16 Mechanisms Of Genetic Variation

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Question 1

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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.

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Question 2

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The transformation frequency of very competent cells is about 10-6,or about 1 in 1,000,000 when an excess of DNA is used.

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Question 3

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Which procedure is most associated with unsuccessful transformation and degradation of DNA?

A)Naturally-occurring transformation with DNA fragments in competent bacteria.
B)Induced transformation with plasmid DNA in noncompetent bacteria.
C)Integration of DNA fragments in competent bacteria following naturally-occurring transformation.
D)Addition of DNA fragments from competent bacteria to live,noncompetent bacteria without artificial induction.

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