During Attachment of Phage to E

question 14

Multiple Choice

During attachment of phage to E. coli, the phage

• A) actively seek out the bacteria.
• B) randomly bump into the bacteria.
• C) attach to proteins or carbohydrates on the bacterial surface.
• D) attach to the bacterial RNA.
• E) randomly bump into the bacteria AND attach to proteins or carbohydrates on the bacterial surface.

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Definitions:

Isotopic Signatures

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Biomarkers

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Toxic Atmosphere

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Limiting Factor

An environmental condition that restricts the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or a population within an ecosystem.