Question

QUESTION 45

Conjugation between bacterial cells involves the equal contribution of genetic material from one bacterial cell to the other.

True

False
2 points

QUESTION 46

Is made up of only a single-stranded RNA molecule that does not code for any proteins.

Virus

Prion

Viroid
2 points

QUESTION 47

Mutagens can cause mutations by _______.

Covalently altering the structure of the nucleotides.

Causing errors in DNA replication by disrupting the appropriate pairing between nucleotides.

Distorting the helical structure of the DNA strand.

All the above

Only a and b
2 points

QUESTION 48

Which viral reproductive cycle immediately kills its host?

Lytic cycle

Lysogenic cycle

Answer 1

Question-45

True

Bacterial conjugation is the transfer of genetic material between bacterial cells by direct cell to cell contact or by bridge-like connection between the cells.This takes place through a pilus.