A Recombinant Organism Is One That ________

question 13

Multiple Choice

A recombinant organism is one that ________.

• A)has obtained genetic material from another organism that has integrated into the genome,combining the two DNA molecules
• B)induces a gene that was previously turned off,thereby producing a new phenotype
• C)obtains genes by conjugation,but not transduction
• D)has sustained a mutation in the genetic material such that a new phenotype results,for example,the organism develops increased virulence or antibiotic resistance

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Definitions:

Projection

A mechanism of defense in which various forbidden thoughts and impulses are attributed to another person rather than the self.

Unconscious Conflicts

Hidden, internal struggles between desires, impulses, and fears that lie in the unconscious mind, often influencing behavior without conscious awareness.

Defense Against Anxiety

Psychological mechanisms or strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety or to face reality.