Term for the Uptake of Extracellular DNA into a Bacterial

question 40

Multiple Choice

Term for the uptake of extracellular DNA into a bacterial cell and incorporation into its genome.

• A)transduction
• B)conjugation
• C)transformation
• D)reversion
• E)transfection

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Definitions:

Genes

The basic physical and functional units of heredity, made up of DNA, that determine the characteristics and traits passed from parents to offspring.

Sociological Model

is an approach that examines individuals, societies, and their interactions from a sociological perspective, focusing on cultural, social, and economic factors.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate social norms, including formally-enacted rules as well as informal violations of social norms.

Social Construction

A concept or perception of an objective reality created through social or cultural consensus rather than existing inherently.