Which of the Following Is NOT a Mechanism by Which

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which plasmids increase the possibility of being present in the new generation of cells?

• A) They can be present at a high number so that some copies will end up in each new cell after cell division.
• B) They encode traits such as antibiotic resistance that are required for growth in some environments.
• C) They have an exponential amount of genes needed for replication.
• D) They participate in the physiological processes of the host cell.
• E) They carry host survival genes and self-preservation genes.

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A unique phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, increased brain activity, vivid dreams, and temporary paralysis of the muscles.

N1 Sleep

N1 sleep, or the first stage of non-REM sleep, is a transitional phase where one drifts in and out of sleep and can be easily awakened.

N2 Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by sleep spindles and K-complexes, representing a deeper sleep than N1 and preceding the deeper N3 stage of sleep.

N3 Sleep

The third stage of non-REM sleep, characterized by deep sleep and the lowest levels of physiological activity within the sleep cycle.