The Integration of Phage DNA into the Bacterial Chromosome Occurs

question 38

Multiple Choice

The integration of phage DNA into the bacterial chromosome occurs because of

• A)the phage's ability to synthesize an enzyme that integrates its DNA into the host's chromosome.
• B)the phage's ability to synthesize enzymes to enter the bacterium.
• C)similar RNA nucleotides in both.
• D)the similarity in enzyme metabolism.
• E)the phage's ability to synthesize enzymes to enter the bacterium AND similar RNA nucleotides in both.

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Definitions:

MAOA

A gene that encodes the enzyme monoamine oxidase A, involved in breaking down neurotransmitters in the brain.

Warrior Gene

colloquially refers to a variant of the MAOA gene linked in some studies to aggressive behavior, though its effects are influenced by environmental factors.

Culture of Honor

A culture where personal or family reputation is extremely important and actions that threaten that reputation can lead to extreme reactions to restore honor.

Scots-Irish Herders

A group of people of Scottish and Irish ancestry, particularly those who settled in the Appalachian regions of the United States and were known for their herding skills.