18 Questions
What is the order of penetrating power among alpha particles, beta particles, and neutrons?
Beta particles > alpha particles > neutrons
What type of agents cause the loss of the amino group?
Deaminating agents
What is the process by which horizontally-transferred DNA is retained in the recipient?
Recombination
What is the result of DNA damage caused by sub-atomic particles?
Double strand break in DNA
What is the type of gene transfer where genetic material is passed down through generations?
Vertical Gene Transfer
What is the purpose of Base Analogs in DNA replication?
To incorporate into DNA in place of normal bases
What is the result of horizontal gene transfer among bacteria?
Transfer of genetic information between non-descendant cells
Which mechanism of horizontal gene transfer requires cell-to-cell contact?
Conjugation
What is the main difference between vertical and horizontal gene transfer?
Descendant vs non-descendant cells
What is a common consequence of antibiotic resistance resulting from horizontal gene transfer?
Multiple drug resistance
What is the role of recombination in transformation?
Integrating exogenous DNA into the recipient's genome
What is the function of the F plasmid in conjugation?
Mediating DNA transfer from donor to recipient
What type of pilus allows for specific pairing of donor and recipient cells in conjugation?
F-encoded (sex) pilus
What is the main difference between generalized and specialized transduction?
The section of the host genome affected
In conjugation, what is the role of the F-encoded (sex) pilus?
To allow for the transfer of genetic material
What is the primary mechanism of gene transfer in transduction?
Bacterial virus carrying genetic material
What is a key characteristic of generalized transduction?
It can transfer DNA from any portion of the host genome
What is the term for the process of transferring genetic material from one bacterium to another?
Horizontal gene transfer
Test your knowledge of sub-atomic particles like alpha, beta and neutrons, and their effects on living tissues and genetic material. Learn about chemical mutagens, deaminating agents and their impact on DNA.
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