Chapter 27.2

Question 1

Transformation

Answer 1

A prokaryotic cell can take up and incorporate foreign DNA from the surrounding environment in a process called transformation

Question 2

Transduction

Answer 2

Transduction is the movement of genes between bacteria by bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria)

Question 3

Conjugation

Answer 3

Conjugation is the process where genetic material is transferred between prokaryotic cells

Question 4

F - Factor

(Fertility Factor)

Answer 4

A piece of DNA called the F factor is required for the production of pili

Question 5

F - Plasmid

Answer 5

Cells containing the F plasmid function as DNA donors during conjugation

Question 6

HFR Cell

High Freqency of Recombination

Answer 6

An HFR cell may transfer F genes to an F− cell.

During this transfer of genetic material, the F episome may take chromosomal DNA with it

Question 7

R - Plasmids

Answer 7

R plasmids carry genes for antibiotic resistance