
Figure 17.2
The accompanying figure above shows the distances between genes in minutes. Assume that the time listed between two genes corresponds to the transfer time of the first of the two genes in the pair. Use the figure to answer questions 29-32.
In order to transfer gene a to an F- cell, the sex pilus must be in place for at least ____ minutes.
A) 0
B) 6
C) 10
D) 14
E) 25
Correct Answer:
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Q27: DNA can be transferred from one bacterial
Q35: Q37: Q38: R plasmids provide _. Q39: The pattern of gene transfer from Hfr Q41: Transformation is used in genetic engineering to Q41: How does a phage transfer DNA from Q42: Viruses are composed of only _. Q43: Exposing E. coli to calcium ions and Q44: Which statement correctly describes horizontal gene transfer?![]()
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A) antibiotic resistance
B) a
A)proteins
B)carbohydrates
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