Genome Composition and mRNA Expression Quiz
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In the context of bacterial defenses against bacteriophage infection, what is the function of restriction endonucleases?

  • Altering receptor proteins to block phage entry
  • Integrating phage DNA sequences into the bacterial genome
  • Binding and cleaving phage DNA
  • Preventing phage DNA methylation (correct)
  • What is a key feature of CRISPR in the context of bacterial defense against bacteriophages?

  • It blocks the production of Acr proteins
  • It promotes phage DNA replication
  • It integrates phage DNA sequences for immune memory (correct)
  • It facilitates phage entry into the bacterial cell
  • How does the CRISPR-Cas complex contribute to bacterial defense against bacteriophages?

  • Inhibiting the production of restriction endonucleases
  • Binding and cleaving phage DNA (correct)
  • Inducing methylation of phage DNA
  • Promoting phage integration into bacterial DNA
  • What is the role of Acr in the interaction between CRISPR and bacteriophages?

    <p>Inhibiting CRISPR-Cas binding to phage DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism prevents bacteriophages from infecting bacterial cells by altering receptor proteins?

    <p>Restriction endonucleases activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) in bacterial defense against bacteriophages?

    <p>Integrating phage DNA sequences for immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial defense mechanism directly cleaves viral DNA lacking methylation?

    <p>Restriction endonucleases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does genetic resistance play a role in protecting bacteria from bacteriophage infection?

    <p>Preventing successful phage infection through altered receptor proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does CRISPR provide a form of immunity in bacterial cells against future bacteriophage attacks?

    <p>By integrating phage DNA sequences for immune memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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