5 Questions
Which process involves the transfer of genetic material between bacteria through direct contact?
Transformation
In the experiment conducted by Griffith in 1928, what was identified as the transforming material?
DNA
Why is recombination necessary in genetic transfer?
To increase genetic diversity
Which type of transduction is more specific in the genes it transfers?
Specialized transduction
In nature, why is transformation and recombination considered inefficient?
Not much environmental DNA is intact
Test your knowledge on genetic information flow and horizontal gene transfer in bacteria with this quiz. Explore key concepts from Tortora, Funke, Case's Microbiology: An Introduction and OpenStax Biology. Learn about recombination, transformation, and the experiments by Griffith, Avery, McCarty, and McLeod.
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