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Which condition will most likely prevent the growth of organisms?
Which condition will most likely prevent the growth of organisms?
- Placed in the dark
- Exposed to visible light
- Incubated at a temperature below their optimum for growth (correct)
- Shaken vigorously
Which characteristic is true for all plasmids?
Which characteristic is true for all plasmids?
- Encode mechanisms for transmission to other bacteria
- Are replicons (correct)
- Occur in multiple copies in the cells
- Carry genes for antimicrobial resistance
Which of the following are NOT true for all plasmids?
Which of the following are NOT true for all plasmids?
- Code for non-essential functions
- Carry genes for antimicrobial resistance (correct)
- Occur in multiple copies in the cells
- Encode mechanisms for transmission to other bacteria
Which of the following is a common feature of plasmids but not universally true?
Which of the following is a common feature of plasmids but not universally true?
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Which condition is least likely to affect bacterial growth?
Which condition is least likely to affect bacterial growth?
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Study Notes
Plasmids
- A plasmid can be affected by being placed in the dark, exposed to visible light, shaken vigorously, or incubated at a temperature below their optimum for growth.
Characteristics of Plasmids
- All plasmids carry genes for antimicrobial resistance.
- Plasmids encode mechanisms for transmission to other bacteria.
- Plasmids occur in multiple copies in the cells and code for non-essential functions.
- Plasmids are replicons.
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Learn about the properties and features of plasmids, including their response to environmental factors, genes, transmission, and functions. Test your knowledge of plasmids and their role in bacteria.
