A Bacteriophage Transfers DNA of the Previous Host to the Current

question 75

Multiple Choice

A bacteriophage transfers DNA of the previous host to the current host.This is an example of ________.

• A)conjugation
• B)generalized transduction
• C)specialized transduction
• D)a reaction of an Hfr cell
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Transitional Forms

Fossilized remains that show intermediate characteristics between ancestral species and their modern descendants, often cited as evidence of evolution.

Fossil Record

The collection of fossils that has been discovered, providing evidence of the history of life and evolutionary processes on Earth.

Reptiles

A group of cold-blooded animals with scaly skin that typically lay eggs on land, such as snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and turtles.

Amphibians

A class of cold-blooded vertebrates that includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts, primarily living in moist environments.