During Bacterial Conjugation,small Circular Chromosomes of DNA,called Plasmids,are Transferred from One

question 7

Multiple Choice

During bacterial conjugation,small circular chromosomes of DNA,called plasmids,are transferred from one bacterial cell to another.Why does this mechanism not fit the common definition of sexual reproduction?

• A)No new offspring is produced.
• B)No new allelic combinations are formed.
• C)The cell receiving the plasmid does not contain genetic material from both parents.
• D)The plasmid can recombine with the recipient cell's chromosome.

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Definitions:

Telomeres

The protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that prevent the loss of genetic information during cell division.

Barr Bodies

Inactive X chromosomes present in the nuclei of female cells, visible as dense spots, and used in genetic and gender testing.

mRNA

Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it specifies the amino acid sequence of the protein products of gene expression.

Transcription Activators

Proteins that increase gene expression by binding to DNA and helping RNA polymerase initiate transcription.