If a Bacterium Regenerates from an Endospore That Did Not

question 53

Multiple Choice

If a bacterium regenerates from an endospore that did not possess any of the plasmids that were contained in its original parent cell, the regenerated bacterium will probably also lack ________.

• A) antibiotic-resistant genes
• B) a cell wall
• C) a chromosome
• D) water in its cytoplasm

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Definitions:

Respiratory Distress

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Esophageal Diverticulum

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

A diagnostic procedure that allows a physician to inspect the inside of the esophagus, stomach, and initial part of the small intestine using a flexible tube with a light and camera.

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