Which of the Following Are Methods by Which Bacteria Can

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are methods by which bacteria can be induced to take up recombinant DNA molecules?

• A) Heat shock.
• B) DNA "guns" which spray the DNA at very high speeds.
• C) Electroporation
• D) Phage or virus infection.
• E) All of these are used to transform bacteria.

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Definitions:

Phosphorus

A chemical element, essential for life, involved in many cellular processes, including energy transfer and the structure of DNA and RNA.

Inhalation

The act of drawing air or other substances into the lungs.

Primary Consumers

Organisms that feed directly on producers in a food chain, typically herbivores that eat plants.

Trophic Level

The position an organism occupies in a food chain, indicating its level of feeding and energy transfer.