Question 1

A resistance factor

Accepted Answer

A) is a plasmid that carries genes for antibiotic resistance. 
B) is a factor that enables a bacterium to resist being infected by a phage. 
C) prevents mutation occurring in the chromosome of a bacterium. 
D) limits the rate of mutation in bacteria by stabilising their DNA. 
E) is a gene that is only expressed under adverse conditions. 
A) is a plasmid that carries genes for antibiotic resistance. 
B) is a factor that enables a bacterium to resist being infected by a phage. 
C) prevents mutation occurring in the chromosome of a bacterium. 
D) limits the rate of mutation in bacteria by stabilising their DNA. 
E) is a gene that is only expressed under adverse conditions.

Question 2

How many chromosomes are present in a typical bacterial cell?

Accepted Answer

A) Two pairs. 
B) Four. 
C) One pair. 
D) One. 
E) 23. 
A) Two pairs. 
B) Four. 
C) One pair. 
D) One. 
E) 23.

Question 3

The formation of messenger RNA on a DNA template is called

Accepted Answer

A) transformation. 
B) translation. 
C) transduction. 
D) transcription. 
E) conjugation. 
A) transformation. 
B) translation. 
C) transduction. 
D) transcription. 
E) conjugation.

Question 4

Which of the following can be produced using genetic engineering techniques?

Accepted Answer

A) Human insulin. 
B) Interferon. 
C) Human growth hormone. 
D) Hepatitis B vaccine. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Human insulin. 
B) Interferon. 
C) Human growth hormone. 
D) Hepatitis B vaccine. 
E) All of the above.

A resistance factor

How many chromosomes are present in a typical bacterial cell?

The formation of messenger RNA on a DNA template is called

Which of the following can be produced using genetic engineering techniques?

The Invisible World

Biological Reactions in Microbial Cells

Bacteria

Viruses and Viral Diseases

Eucaryotic Microorganisms: Fungi, protozoa and Multicellular Organisms

Hostmicrobe Interactions and Principles of Disease

Epidemiology: How Diseases Are Spread

The Bodys Defence Systems

Pathogenic Mechanisms and Evasion Strategies of Microorganisms

Principles of Sterilisation and Disinfection

Antimicrobial Therapy

Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities

Issues in Public Health

Microbial Techniques for Diagnosis of Infection

Skin, wound and Eye Infections

Respiratory Tract Infections

Gastrointestinal Tract Infections

Cardiovascular and Multisystem Infections

Infections of the Nervous System

Infections of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems

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Exam 4: Genes and Biotechnology

A resistance factor

How many chromosomes are present in a typical bacterial cell?

The formation of messenger RNA on a DNA template is called

Which of the following can be produced using genetic engineering techniques?

The Invisible World

Biological Reactions in Microbial Cells

Bacteria

Viruses and Viral Diseases

Eucaryotic Microorganisms: Fungi, protozoa and Multicellular Organisms

Hostmicrobe Interactions and Principles of Disease

Epidemiology: How Diseases Are Spread

The Bodys Defence Systems

Pathogenic Mechanisms and Evasion Strategies of Microorganisms

Principles of Sterilisation and Disinfection

Antimicrobial Therapy

Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities

Issues in Public Health

Microbial Techniques for Diagnosis of Infection

Skin, wound and Eye Infections

Respiratory Tract Infections

Gastrointestinal Tract Infections

Cardiovascular and Multisystem Infections

Infections of the Nervous System

Infections of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems

Filters