Bacteria

Question 1

Binary fission is a form of reproduction.

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B: asexual

Question 2

involves the transfer of genetic material from one bacteria to another.

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D: Genetic recombination (all 3)

Question 3

Coriariaceae coriaria is a species of bacteria that helps convert nitrogen into a form usable by plants.

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A: Beneficial

Question 4

Which characteristics of bacteria help them infect other organisms? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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A: Bacteria reproduce quickly.; B: Bacteria have a protective layer called a capsule.; C: Bacteria can evolve quickly because they can pass on genetic information.; D: Bacterial infections cause symptoms that transfer the bacteria to new hosts.

Question 5

Binary fission results in cells that are .

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A: two

Question 6

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a species of bacteria that causes the disease tuberculosis in people.

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B: Harmful

Question 7

Binary fission results in cells that are .

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A: identical

Question 8

Lactobacillus acidophilus is a species of bacteria that is found in yogurt and can help people improve their digestion.

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A: Beneficial

Question 9

Lactobacillus sanfranciscensis is a species of bacteria that makes the sour flavor in sourdough bread. It gets its name from San Francisco, where a great deal of sourdough bread is made.

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A: Beneficial

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