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What is the order of penetrating power among alpha particles, beta particles, and neutrons?
What is the order of penetrating power among alpha particles, beta particles, and neutrons?
- Neutrons > beta particles > alpha particles
- Alpha particles > beta particles > neutrons
- Beta particles > alpha particles > neutrons (correct)
- Neutrons > alpha particles > beta particles
What type of agents cause the loss of the amino group?
What type of agents cause the loss of the amino group?
- Base Analogs
- Alpha particles
- Deaminating agents (correct)
- Neutrons
What is the process by which horizontally-transferred DNA is retained in the recipient?
What is the process by which horizontally-transferred DNA is retained in the recipient?
- Horizontal Gene Transfer
- Vertical Gene Transfer
- Recombination (correct)
- Gene Mutation
What is the result of DNA damage caused by sub-atomic particles?
What is the result of DNA damage caused by sub-atomic particles?
What is the type of gene transfer where genetic material is passed down through generations?
What is the type of gene transfer where genetic material is passed down through generations?
What is the purpose of Base Analogs in DNA replication?
What is the purpose of Base Analogs in DNA replication?
What is the result of horizontal gene transfer among bacteria?
What is the result of horizontal gene transfer among bacteria?
Which mechanism of horizontal gene transfer requires cell-to-cell contact?
Which mechanism of horizontal gene transfer requires cell-to-cell contact?
What is the main difference between vertical and horizontal gene transfer?
What is the main difference between vertical and horizontal gene transfer?
What is a common consequence of antibiotic resistance resulting from horizontal gene transfer?
What is a common consequence of antibiotic resistance resulting from horizontal gene transfer?
What is the role of recombination in transformation?
What is the role of recombination in transformation?
What is the function of the F plasmid in conjugation?
What is the function of the F plasmid in conjugation?
What type of pilus allows for specific pairing of donor and recipient cells in conjugation?
What type of pilus allows for specific pairing of donor and recipient cells in conjugation?
What is the main difference between generalized and specialized transduction?
What is the main difference between generalized and specialized transduction?
In conjugation, what is the role of the F-encoded (sex) pilus?
In conjugation, what is the role of the F-encoded (sex) pilus?
What is the primary mechanism of gene transfer in transduction?
What is the primary mechanism of gene transfer in transduction?
What is a key characteristic of generalized transduction?
What is a key characteristic of generalized transduction?
What is the term for the process of transferring genetic material from one bacterium to another?
What is the term for the process of transferring genetic material from one bacterium to another?
