Exercise: Microbial Recombination And Gene Transfer

Questions for: Microbial Recombination And Gene Transfer

Which of the following statement can describe horizontal transfer?
A:
The synthesis of protein in RNA
B:
The transmission of genetic information from one independent, mature organism to another
C:
The transmission of genetic information from parent to offspring
D:
The synthesis of RNA from a DNA template
Answer: B
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The chromosomal genes, possessing fertility factor is known as
A:
R factor
B:
F prime factor
C:
HFr
D:
F factor
Answer: B
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Which of the following genetic elements carry the genes required for integration into host chromosomes?
A:
Replicon
B:
Plasmids
C:
Transposons
D:
Tandons
Answer: C
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F factor plasmids play a major role in
A:
conjugation
B:
replication
C:
transduction
D:
trasnscription
Answer: A
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Inverted repeat sequences at each end and a gene encoding transposase is contained in which of the following transposable element?
A:
Composite transposon
B:
Insertion element
C:
Virus
D:
Plasmid
Answer: B
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