Which of the Following Is a Mechanism That Bacteria Have

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a mechanism that bacteria have for increasing their genome size?

• A) horizontal gene transfer
• B) genetic hitchhiking
• C) introgression
• D) a and b
• E) a, b, and c

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Definitions:

Effortful Processing

The encoding of information into memory with intentional effort and attention.

Attention

The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.

Conscious Awareness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.

Effortful Processing

A form of information processing that requires a considerable amount of attention and conscious effort to encode information.