LESSON 1c: PROPERTIES OF *SOME* CELL

Question 1

The movement of cell from one place to another, for safety or favorable nutrients.

Answer 1

Motility

Question 2

An ability of cell that can form new specialized structures in life. (example: having an endospore).

Answer 2

Differentiation

Question 3

A response to environment that is relayed from other cells. Can also be used to exchange information about genetic codes.

Answer 3

Communication

Question 4

An avenue of cells that allows cells to communicate to each other.

Answer 4

Biofilm

Question 5

Exchanges DNA or genetic information between cells.

Answer 5

Horizontal Gene Transfer

Question 6

A type of horizontal gene transfer that takes up the naked DNA from a lysed(dead) cell.

Answer 6

Transformation

Question 7

A type of horizontal gene transfer that transfer is mediated by phages that infect bacterial cells.

Answer 7

Transduction

Question 8

A type of horizontal gene transfer that transfer genes through sex pilus or direct contact.

Answer 8

Conjugation