Competence Refers to a Bacterium's Ability to _____

question 23

Multiple Choice

Competence refers to a bacterium's ability to _____.

• A)synthesize a protein from another species gene that has been engineered
• B)undergo conjunction with an F⁺ cell
• C)take up DNA fragments
• D)be infected by a phage

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Definitions:

Industrialization

The process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods, leading to urbanization and increased technology.

Preindustrial Cities

Urban areas that existed before the widespread use of industrial machinery and the industrial revolution, characterized by simpler economic and social structures.

Urban Population

Refers to the segment of a country's population that resides within towns and cities as opposed to rural areas.

Quebec

Quebec is a province in Canada, characterized by its French heritage, language, and culture, making it a unique region within the predominantly English-speaking country.