Which of the Following Methods Would Be Used to Introduce

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods would be used to introduce the plasmid shown in Figure 9.5 into E. coli?

• A) transformation
• B) Ti plasmids and Agrobacterium
• C) gene guns
• D) microinjection

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Definitions:

Bioremediation

A method to clean up a hazardous waste site that uses microorganisms to break down toxic pollutants, or plants to selectively accumulate toxins.

Bacteria

Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms with a wide range of shapes and metabolic capabilities, some of which are vital for ecological and human health.

Fungi

An empire of spore-generating life forms that subsist on organic material, covering a range that includes molds, yeast, various mushrooms, and toadstools.

Drosophila

A genus of small flies, commonly known as fruit flies, that are widely used as model organisms in the study of genetics and development.