Bacteria

Question 1

Which series lists the correct order of steps of binary fission from first to last?

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DNA is copied ® DNA molecules attach to cell membrane ® cell membrane elongates and pinches off ® two identical cells are produced

Question 2

Which type of bacterial reproduction involves the donation of a single strand of plasmid DNA from one bacterial cell to another?

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conjugation

Question 3

Which mode of genetic recombination is matched correctly with its description?

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transduction—virus transfers genes from one bacteria to another

Question 4

Which scientist developed the idea that microorganisms can cause diseases?

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Louis Pasteur

Question 5

Consider this microscopic image of bacteria.Based on its shape, what is most likely the form of this bacteria?

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bacillus

Question 6

Consider this microscopic image of bacteria. Which bacterial shape is shown in the image?

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spiral

Question 7

Which correctly describes a process that occurs in bacteria?

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In binary fission, the two new cells that are formed are susceptible to the same antibiotic.

Question 8

Which form of bacteria is matched correctly to its description?

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coccus—can cause MRSA and has a round shape

Question 9

Fast reproduction by binary fission enables bacteria to

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cause infections in other organisms.

Question 10

Which could best be used to explain why bacteria can infect a person very quickly?

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binary fission

Bacteria Answers