Solved

A Bacterium of Genotype A+b+c+d+ Is the Donor in a Cotransformation

Question 5

Multiple Choice

A bacterium of genotype a+b+c+d+ is the donor in a cotransformation mapping. The recipient is a-b-c-d-. Data from the transformed cells (genotype and percent of each cotransformant) are shown below. What is the order of the genes?  Genotype  Cotransformants a+and b+2%a+and c+0%a+and d+5%b+and c+5%b+and a+0%c+and d+0%\begin{array} { l c } \text { Genotype } & \text { Cotransformants } \\a ^ { + } \text {and } b ^ { + } & 2 \% \\a ^ { + } \text {and } c ^ { + } & 0 \% \\a ^ { + } \text {and } d ^ { + } & 5 \% \\b ^ { + } \text {and } c ^ { + } & 5 \% \\b ^ { + } \text {and } a ^ { + } & 0 \% \\c ^ { + } \text {and } d ^ { + } & 0 \%\end{array}


A) a c b d
B) a d c b
C) c b a d
D) c a d b
E) b c d a

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents