Competence Factors Do Which of the Following

question 27

Multiple Choice

Competence factors do which of the following?

• A) Allow the formation of a sex pilus.
• B) Promote bacteriophages binding for transduction.
• C) Allow DNA in the environment to bind to the cell surface.
• D) Inhibit genetic transfer between donor and recipient cells.

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Definitions:

Chlamydia

A common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, often asymptomatic but treatable with antibiotics.

Gardasil

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Cervarix

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HPV

Human Papillomavirus, a common viral infection that can lead to various health problems, including genital warts and certain cancers.