9/16/25, 7:32 PM BIOL 134: Week 6
BIOL 134: WEEK 6 #B1 and #B2 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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BIO 134 WEEK 6
Questions and Answers
1 of 100
Term
Denatures proteins. Used to preserve corpses in embalming.
Physical methods Moist heat
,9/16/25, 7:32 PM BIOL 134: Week 6
Aldehydes Transformation
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2 of 100
Term
antimicrobial chemicals that are produced by another microbe
Antisepsis Transduction
Antibiotics Preservatives
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3 of 100
Term
Pro: Stable, works around other organic compounds, kills tubercular
bacteria
Cons: Stinky, irritating to the skin, potentially toxic
,9/16/25, 7:32 PM BIOL 134: Week 6
Plasmids Freezing
Phenols Preservatives
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4 of 100
Term
kills one or a few genera or species of bacteria
narrow spectrum Resistance factors
Disinfection Recombinant DNA
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5 of 100
Term
Disrupts membranes, mechanical removal of cells
Virulence factors Vertical gene transfer
Surface-active agents
Decimal reduction time
(surfactants)
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6 of 100
Term
X-rays, gamma rays- Damages DNA- Some can pass right through
most substances- Possible to sterilize items inside and out- Effective
against endospores- Not always effective against viruses
Give this one a go later!
conjugation Oxidizing agents
BIOL 134: WEEK 6 #B1 and #B2 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | GRADED A+ | NEW 2025-2026 UPDATE
Correct 100
100%
Incorrect 00
BIO 134 WEEK 6
Questions and Answers
1 of 100
Term
Denatures proteins. Used to preserve corpses in embalming.
Physical methods Moist heat
,9/16/25, 7:32 PM BIOL 134: Week 6
Aldehydes Transformation
Don't know?
2 of 100
Term
antimicrobial chemicals that are produced by another microbe
Antisepsis Transduction
Antibiotics Preservatives
Don't know?
3 of 100
Term
Pro: Stable, works around other organic compounds, kills tubercular
bacteria
Cons: Stinky, irritating to the skin, potentially toxic
,9/16/25, 7:32 PM BIOL 134: Week 6
Plasmids Freezing
Phenols Preservatives
Don't know?
4 of 100
Term
kills one or a few genera or species of bacteria
narrow spectrum Resistance factors
Disinfection Recombinant DNA
Don't know?
, 9/16/25, 7:32 PM BIOL 134: Week 6
5 of 100
Term
Disrupts membranes, mechanical removal of cells
Virulence factors Vertical gene transfer
Surface-active agents
Decimal reduction time
(surfactants)
Don't know?
6 of 100
Term
X-rays, gamma rays- Damages DNA- Some can pass right through
most substances- Possible to sterilize items inside and out- Effective
against endospores- Not always effective against viruses
Give this one a go later!
conjugation Oxidizing agents
