Exam 3 pt 1 CH. 10-11 Genome and Microbial Genetics

Which of the following is NOT a possible result of the alteration of bacterial genes and/or gene expression?

• A) Cause of disease

• B) Prevent disease treatment

• C) Manipulated for human benefit

• D) Increase plant growth

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What does Vibrio cholerae produce that causes disease?

• Antibiotics

• Enterotoxin

• Biofilm

• Insulin

What do biofilms contribute to in the mouth?

• The development of dental plaque and dental caries.

• The production of saliva.

• The whitening of teeth.

• The strengthening of tooth enamel.

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What is one of the first steps toward the development of antibiotic resistance?

• Mutations in the bacterial genome.

• Increased antibiotic dosage.

• Improved immune response.

• Decreased bacterial growth rate.

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What is one example of a human protein produced by genetically altered microorganisms for disease treatment?

• Insulin

• Hemoglobin

• Collagen

• Keratin

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Which of the following is NOT a key concept related to genome and microbial genetics?

• DNA expression leads to cell function

• Genes in genomes are turned on or off together

• Mutations alter DNA sequences

• DNA mutations cannot change bacterial function

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Fill in the blank: Genetics is the study of ________ and inheritable traits as expressed in an organism’s genetic material.

• inheritance

• evolution

• photosynthesis

• metabolism

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Fill in the blank: Genome is the entire ________ complement of an organism, including all its genes and nucleotide sequences.

• genetic

• protein

• lipid

• carbohydrate

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Which of the following is a correct base pair in DNA?

• A) Adenine - Uracil

• B) Guanine - Cytosine

• C) Adenine - Cytosine

• D) Thymine - Uracil

Which of the following is found in RNA but not in DNA?

• Thymine

• Uracil

• Guanine

• Cytosine