Bacteria

Question 1

uses a pilus to transmit genetic information.

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Conjugation

Question 2

introduces new genetic material to a bacterium.

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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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Beneficial

Question 4

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

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Harmful

Question 5

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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Beneficial

Question 6

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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Beneficial

Question 7

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

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

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