The Alteration of a Cell's Hereditary Type by the Uptake

question 26

Multiple Choice

The alteration of a cell's hereditary type by the uptake of DNA released by the breakdown of another cell is called ____.

• A) replication
• B) transformation
• C) crossing-over
• D) excision repair
• E) ligation

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Reaction

A chemical reaction in which the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction, resulting in no net change in the concentrations of reactants and products.

K

The symbol for Potassium, a chemical element with atomic number 19, highly reactive and essential for plant and animal life.

HAc

A shorthand notation for acetic acid, a colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH.

K

Symbol for Potassium, a soft, silvery-white metallic element essential for plant growth and human nutrition.