Exercise: Microbial Recombination And Gene Transfer

Questions for: Microbial Recombination And Gene Transfer

What information can be generated by interrupted mating experiments?
A:
Levels of DNA homology
B:
Bacterial genome maps
C:
DNA nucleotide sequences
D:
Proteomics of the bacteria
Answer: B
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Which of the following type of recombination does not require homologous sequences and is important for the integration of viral genomes into bacterial chromosomes?
A:
Mutagenic recombimation
B:
Site-specific recombination
C:
Replicative recombination
D:
General recombination
Answer: B
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true in regards to F+ x F- mating events?
A:
DNA is transferred from F- to F+ cells
B:
DNA is transferred from F+ to F- cells
C:
No DNA is transferred because F- cells are unable to perform conjugation
D:
No DNA is transferred because F+ cells are unable to perform conjugation
Answer: B
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Diagnostic DNA probes have been developed for
A:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
B:
Hepatitis B virus
C:
Human immunodeficiency virus
D:
all of the above
Answer: D
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The term used for plasmids possessing both RTF and r determinants is
A:
non self-transmissible plasmids
B:
non conjugative plasmids
C:
conjugative plasmids
D:
none of the above
Answer: C
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