AP-Micro (Microbiology) Microbial Genetics

Question 1

What is the process called when bacteria take up naked DNA from their environment?

Accepted Answer

Transformation

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Conjugation

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Transduction

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Replication

Question 2

Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing new DNA strands during bacterial DNA replication?

Accepted Answer

DNA Polymerase

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RNA Polymerase

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Helicase

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Ligase

Question 3

What is the role of plasmids in bacterial cells?

Accepted Answer

Carry genes for survival advantages

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Store energy

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Facilitate protein synthesis

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Serve as the primary genetic material

Question 4

What happens during bacterial conjugation?

Accepted Answer

DNA is transferred through a pilus

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Bacteria produce spores

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DNA is packaged in a virus and transferred

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Bacteria absorb nutrients

Question 5

Which term describes a change in the sequence of DNA in a microorganism?

Accepted Answer

Mutation

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Transduction

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Replication

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