Two Copies of the Same Gene on a Single Chromosome

question 33

Multiple Choice

Two copies of the same gene on a single chromosome would indicate a(n) ________ had occurred.

• A) deletion
• B) duplication
• C) inversion
• D) translocation

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Definitions:

Conjugation

A process in microbiology where two bacteria transfer genetic material between each other through direct contact.

Transduction

Transduction is the process by which foreign DNA is introduced into a cell by a virus or viral vector.

Conjugation

A form of genetic transfer in bacteria and some other organisms wherein genetic material is directly transferred from one cell to another through a physical bridge between the cells.

Genetic Material

The molecules that carry the genetic information in living organisms, primarily DNA and RNA.