Question: DNA transformation involves the transfer of DNA via:

Answer: naked DNA in solution

Question: The mismatch repair system will repair:

Answer: either the donor or the recipient strand

Question: When DNA from an ampicillin resistant organism is brought into an ampicillin sensitive organism by transformation and the product is grown on agar containing ampicillin

Answer: only the transformed cells will grow

Question: In transformation, both strands of donor DNA enter the recipient cell.

Answer: FALSE

Question: Donor DNA is combined with recipient DNA by homologous recombination.

Answer: TRUE

Question: Which method of gene transfer involves direct contact between the bacteria?

Answer: conjugation

Question: Evolution of the _______ species is a burning example of drug-resistance microbes in the environment because of indiscriminate use of antibiotics?

Answer: clostridia, salmonella, pseudomonas

Question: The end result of F factor mediated conjugation:

Answer: both strains are F+