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What is the function of a sex pilus in prokaryotic cells?
What is the function of a sex pilus in prokaryotic cells?
- Facilitates movement towards nutrients
- Allows transfer of genetic material between cells (correct)
- Aids in protection against host immune response
- Enhances cell division process
Why are plasmids important in prokaryotic cells?
Why are plasmids important in prokaryotic cells?
- Provide additional genetic material with new functions (correct)
- Contribute to cell energy production
- Facilitate cell communication
- Regulate gene expression levels
Which prokaryotic feature is an important adaptation for bacteria to survive in harsh environments?
Which prokaryotic feature is an important adaptation for bacteria to survive in harsh environments?
- Capsule
- Sex pilus
- Fimbriae
- Endospore (correct)
How do fimbriae contribute to prokaryotic cells' interactions?
How do fimbriae contribute to prokaryotic cells' interactions?
Which prokaryotic feature aids in the evasion of a host's immune system?
Which prokaryotic feature aids in the evasion of a host's immune system?
In what process can R plasmids play a significant role in prokaryotes?
In what process can R plasmids play a significant role in prokaryotes?
What do resistance genes code for?
What do resistance genes code for?
How does acquiring an R plasmid affect a bacterium's resistance to antibiotics?
How does acquiring an R plasmid affect a bacterium's resistance to antibiotics?
What can resistance genes lead to in terms of pathogens?
What can resistance genes lead to in terms of pathogens?
Which type of prokaryotes use light energy to drive the synthesis of organic molecules from carbon dioxide and water?
Which type of prokaryotes use light energy to drive the synthesis of organic molecules from carbon dioxide and water?
What do obligate aerobes need for cellular respiration?
What do obligate aerobes need for cellular respiration?
Which category of prokaryotes obtain energy and carbon from organic compounds?
Which category of prokaryotes obtain energy and carbon from organic compounds?
What is one factor that gives rise to high levels of genetic diversity in prokaryotes?
What is one factor that gives rise to high levels of genetic diversity in prokaryotes?
Which process involves phages carrying prokaryotic genes from one host cell to another?
Which process involves phages carrying prokaryotic genes from one host cell to another?
How do R plasmids spread rapidly through bacterial populations?
How do R plasmids spread rapidly through bacterial populations?
Which term refers to the process where a nonpathogenic cell takes up DNA carrying the allele for pathogenicity?
Which term refers to the process where a nonpathogenic cell takes up DNA carrying the allele for pathogenicity?
What is the mechanism of genetic recombination in prokaryotes involving viruses that infect bacteria?
What is the mechanism of genetic recombination in prokaryotes involving viruses that infect bacteria?
Why do R plasmids pose a public health concern?
Why do R plasmids pose a public health concern?
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