MI 4.1.2a DNA Can be Transferred Between Bacteria Reading Quiz

In ________, a bacterium takes up DNA from the surrounding environment.

Anything that originates from outside of the organism can be called ________

________ is the transfer of DNA between bacteria via direct contact, often involving a pilus.

Small circular pieces of non-chromosomal DNA are known as ________

DNA acquired via conjugation or transformation can be inherited by daughter cells should the parent cell undergo cell division.

• true

• false

Bacteria that can cause disease in a host is called a ________ strain of the bacteria.

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Bacteria that can NOT cause disease in a host is called a ________ strain of the bacteria.

Griffith's famous (a)   experiment involved placing ​dead (b)   bacteria and live ​ ​ (c)   bacteria into the same ​ (d)  

• transformation
• conjugation
• pathogenic
• non-pathogenic
• mouse.
• bacterium
• person

Avery, et al. proved that DNA is the genetic material. They also tested which other molecule(s) from pathogenic bacteria in their experiment? (choose all that apply.)

• RNA

• protein

• phospholipids

• cholesterol

• water

Cells that can take up DNA from the environment are called ________ cells. This process typically involves the additional of chemicals and heat.