What Type of Conversion Occurs When a Bacterium Carrying Viral

question 40

Multiple Choice

What type of conversion occurs when a bacterium carrying viral genes takes on new, atypical characteristics?

• A) transducing
• B) lysogenic
• C) prophage
• D) reverse
• E) lytic

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Definitions:

AV Node

The atrioventricular node, a part of the electrical conduction system of the heart that coordinates the top of the heart. It plays a crucial role in the control of the heart rate.

Purkinje Fibers

Purkinje fibers are specialized cardiac muscle fibers that conduct electrical impulses in the heart, contributing to the regulation of heartbeats.

Resting Membrane Potential

The voltage difference across a cell's plasma membrane in the absence of stimulation, crucial for the transmission of nerve impulses.

Cardiac Muscle Cells

Specialized muscle cells in the heart that contract to pump blood throughout the body; also known as cardiomyocytes.