What Is the Source of DNA Acquired by a Bacterial

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the source of DNA acquired by a bacterial cell during conjugation?

• A) the environment
• B) bacteriophage and other viral pathogens
• C) other bacteria
• D) the eukaryotic host cell

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Definitions:

Acid Chlorides

Reactive derivatives of carboxylic acids where the hydroxyl group is replaced with a chlorine atom, used in organic synthesis.

Nitriles

Organic compounds containing the cyano group (-C≡N), which consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom.

Bromo

A prefix in organic chemistry indicating the presence of a bromine atom in the compound.

Methylbutanoyl

An organic group derived from butanoic acid, often represented in molecules like esters or amides.