3 Questions
What is the main function of plasmids in bacteria?
To transfer genetic material from one bacterial cell to another through conjugation
Which type of plasmids are usually large in size and present in few (1-5) copies per cell?
Stringent plasmids
Which method of gene transfer among bacteria involves the transfer of free DNA released from a donor bacterium into the extracellular environment which can be taken up by another bacteria?
Natural Transformation
Test your knowledge of bacterial genetics and genomes with this quiz covering topics like the bacterial chromosome, plasmids, gene transfer methods such as conjugation, transformation, and transduction (bacteriophage), as well as the meaning of genetics and genome.
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