Protists and Fungi

Question 1

What is the advantage of genetic recombination as a mode of reproduction in bacteria?

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greater genetic variation

Question 2

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

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spiral

Question 3

Which scientist devised tests that helped confirm that bacteria and other microorganisms cause a variety of diseases?

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Robert Koch

Question 4

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 5

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 6

What would happen to a bacterial cell if its protective covering was destroyed?

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It would be harmed by chemicals in the environment.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Which bacterial form can be curved like a spiral, thick and rigid, or thin and flexible?

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spirillum

Question 10

Fast reproduction by binary fission enables bacteria to

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cause infections in other organisms.

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