Genetic Variation in Bacterial Populations Cannot Result from

question 70

Multiple Choice

Genetic variation in bacterial populations cannot result from

• A) transduction.
• B) transformation
• C) conjugation
• D) mutation.
• E) meiosis.

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Definitions:

Death Rate

The number of deaths in a particular population, scaled to the size of that population, per unit of time.

Population Regulation

The mechanisms or processes by which populations maintain their size and composition through factors like birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.

Basic Necessities

Fundamental needs required for maintaining life, such as food, water, shelter, and clothing.

Human Ingenuity

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive, often applied to human creativity and problem-solving capabilities.