Microbiology - Microbial Recombination and Gene Transfer

Exercise : Microbial Recombination and Gene Transfer - Section 1
  • Microbial Recombination and Gene Transfer - Section 1
26.
The plasmid which makes the host more pathogenic is
F factors
Metabolic plasmid
Virulence plasmid
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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27.
The expression of gene X (which has promoter Px) is to be monitored. A gene fusion construction for carrying this work will
have Px but not the rest of the X coding region
have the promoter of lacZ or some other reporter gene
allow to monitor the expression of all genes with a promoter similar in sequence to Px
give the same information as from a microarray
Answer: Option
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28.
The transducing particles carry only specific portions of the bacterial genome in which of the following transduction?
Specialized transduction
General transduction
Abortive transduction
None of these
Answer: Option
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29.
The correct term for the transfer of genetic material between bacteria in direct physical contact is
conjugation
transformation
replication
transduction
Answer: Option
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30.
Plasmid that carries genes encoding enzymes, which degrade substances such as aromatic compounds, pesticides or sugar are
F factors
metabolic plasmid
virulence plasmid
none of these
Answer: Option
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