For Some Virulent Phages, Fragments of the Host DNA May

question 47

Multiple Choice

For some virulent phages, fragments of the host DNA may be included in the heads as the viral particles assemble, thus providing the basis for transduction of bacterial genes during the next cycle of infection. What is the name of this mechanism?

• A) generalized transduction
• B) transformation
• C) transmutation
• D) specific transduction

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Definitions:

Activators

Molecules or compounds that increase the activity of enzymes or other proteins, often playing crucial roles in metabolic pathways.

Transcription

The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA by the enzyme RNA polymerase, serving as a key step in gene expression.

Operators

Symbols or functions that denote operations between variables or values in mathematical or programming contexts.

Archaea

A category of unicellular microorganisms that are genetically different from bacteria and eukaryotes, typically thriving in harsh conditions.