A Bacterial Cell Has Replicated Its Plasmid, and When This

question 28

True/False

A bacterial cell has replicated its plasmid, and when this cell divides into 2 daughter cells, each cell receives one copy of the plasmid. This is an example of horizontal gene transfer.

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Definitions:

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially does not elicit any intrinsic response until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Salivation

The secretion of saliva in the mouth by the salivary glands, which is often a reflex response to the sight, smell, or taste of food.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, automatic reaction to a stimulus that occurs without any prior learning or conditioning, such as salivating in response to the smell of food.

Food Reward

The pleasure or satisfaction derived from eating, which can influence eating behaviors and choices.