12 Questions
What is the result of passing a culture through a filter and adding more sample?
Baby microbes are produced at the same stage
What is the purpose of wall bands in COCCI bacteria?
To initiate new growth
What occurs during the S phase of eukaryotic cell growth?
DNA synthesis
What is the result of a Bacillus shaped bacterium dividing and producing a cell with zero genes?
A dead cell is formed
What is the term for the phenomenon where a cell divides and produces a cell with zero genes?
Giving birth to a dead baby
What is the purpose of minicells in research?
To study gene expression
What is a characteristic of DNA synthesis in prokaryotes?
It occurs constantly
What is the purpose of creating a synchronized culture?
To observe cells at the same stage of growth
Which of the following is an example of an environmental technique used to create a synchronized culture?
Alternating culture between very high and very low temperatures
What is an advantage of using synchronized cultures in research?
They allow for the observation of cells at the same stage of growth
What is the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes in terms of DNA synthesis?
Prokaryotes constantly synthesize DNA, while eukaryotes do not
What is an example of a selection technique used to create a synchronized culture?
Selecting cells at the same stage of growth
Test your understanding of cell division in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Learn how DNA synthesis occurs in these cells and how they differ in their growth patterns. Explore the world of microorganisms and their cell growth through time-lapse photography.
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