Bacteria Containing Recombinant Plasmids Are Often Identified by Which Process

question 70

Multiple Choice

Bacteria containing recombinant plasmids are often identified by which process?

• A)examining the cells with an electron microscope
• B)using radioactive tracers to locate the plasmids
• C)exposing the bacteria to an antibiotic that kills cells lacking the resistant plasmid
• D)removing the DNA of all cells in a culture to see which cells have plasmids
• E)producing antibodies specific for each bacterium containing a recombinant plasmid

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Definitions:

Alpha Cells

Cells found in the pancreas that produce glucagon, a hormone involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels.

Delta Cells

Cells found in the pancreas that produce somatostatin, a hormone that inhibits the release of numerous other hormones.

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the release of several other hormones, such as growth hormone and insulin, playing a crucial role in regulating the endocrine system and cell proliferation.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.