If a Bacterium Carrying a Plasmid That Confers Resistance to Ampicillin

question 89

Short Answer

If a bacterium carrying a plasmid that confers resistance to ampicillin is placed into medium without ampicillin, the loss of the plasmid is a phenomenon known as _________.

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Definitions:

Rehabilitation

An approach to punishment that attempts to reform criminals as part of their penalty.

Incapacitation

A criminal justice theory aimed at reducing crime by detaining or restricting the movements of convicted offenders to prevent them from committing further offenses.

Stereotype Promise

A concept suggesting that positive stereotypes about a group can lead to increased performance and outcomes for individuals within that group.

Nursing Field

The healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities to maintain or recover optimal health and quality of life.