Microbial Recombination and Gene Transfer – Section 1

16. Diagnostic DNA probes have been developed for

A. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
B. Hepatitis B virus
C. Human immunodeficiency virus
D. all of the above

Correct Answer: D. all of the above
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17. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true in regards to F+x Fmating events?

A. DNA is transferred from Fto F+cells
B. DNA is transferred from F+to Fcells
C. No DNA is transferred because Fcells are unable to perform the conjugation
D. No DNA is transferred because F+cells are unable to perform the conjugation

Correct Answer: B. DNA is transferred from F+to Fcells
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18. Which of the following type of recombination does not require homologous sequences and is important for the integration of viral genomes into bacterial chromosomes?

A. Mutagenic recombination
B. Site-specific recombination
C. Replicative recombination
D. General recombination

Correct Answer: B. Site-specific recombination
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19. What information can be generated by interrupted mating experiments?

A. Levels of DNA homology
B. Bacterial genome maps
C. DNA nucleotide sequences
D. Proteomics of the bacteria

Correct Answer: B. Bacterial genome maps
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20. Which of the following transport bacterial DNA to other bacteria via bacteriophages?

A. Conjugation
B. Transduction
C. Transformation
D. Translation

Correct Answer: B. Transduction
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