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Portage BIOD 210 Genetics-Module 4 Exam
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1. A ______ phage will always lyse its host cell.: virulent
2. A prophage will integrate into the bacterial __________.:
chromosome
3. A phage capable of lysis or integration is a ______ phage.:
temperate
4. Log phase:: The period of exponential growth of bacterial
population.
5. Lag phase:: Initial phase with no cell division.
6. Stationary phase:: period of equilibrium; microbial deaths balance
production of new cells
7. Reasons bacteria are good research subjects:: - large amounts
can be grown in a short time
- can be grown in any research environment with little risk
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8. Purpose of the plasmid:: to transfer genetic information between
bacteria
9. Is a plasmid a single or double stranded DNA molecule?: double
10. What is in bacterial cell cytoplasm?: DNA & plasmids
11. F+ cell: capable of donating genetic info via pilus
12. Transduction: The transfer of genetic material from one
organism to another via a bacteriophage
13. Transformation: Taking up extra genetic material from DNA in
the environment
14. Conjugation: One bacterium transfers genetic material to
another via direct contact
15. F- factor: Contain circular double stranded DNA molecule
(plasmid)
16. F- cell: capable of receiving genetic info for integration
17. r-determinants: genes that confer antibiotic resistance
18. Bacterial growth media types:: - agar plates
- nutrient broth
35. What are ways that bacteria are made competent?: - chemicals
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BIOD 210
Portage BIOD 210 Genetics-Module 4 Exam
Questions with Correct Verified Answers Latest
Update (2025/2026) Guaranteed Pass
1. A ______ phage will always lyse its host cell.: virulent
2. A prophage will integrate into the bacterial __________.:
chromosome
3. A phage capable of lysis or integration is a ______ phage.:
temperate
4. Log phase:: The period of exponential growth of bacterial
population.
5. Lag phase:: Initial phase with no cell division.
6. Stationary phase:: period of equilibrium; microbial deaths balance
production of new cells
7. Reasons bacteria are good research subjects:: - large amounts
can be grown in a short time
- can be grown in any research environment with little risk
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8. Purpose of the plasmid:: to transfer genetic information between
bacteria
9. Is a plasmid a single or double stranded DNA molecule?: double
10. What is in bacterial cell cytoplasm?: DNA & plasmids
11. F+ cell: capable of donating genetic info via pilus
12. Transduction: The transfer of genetic material from one
organism to another via a bacteriophage
13. Transformation: Taking up extra genetic material from DNA in
the environment
14. Conjugation: One bacterium transfers genetic material to
another via direct contact
15. F- factor: Contain circular double stranded DNA molecule
(plasmid)
16. F- cell: capable of receiving genetic info for integration
17. r-determinants: genes that confer antibiotic resistance
18. Bacterial growth media types:: - agar plates
- nutrient broth
35. What are ways that bacteria are made competent?: - chemicals
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