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BIO 102 Test Compilation BIO 102 1 Objective Question
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What mechanism allows bacteria to acquire genes from other bacteria?
Options
A Integration of viral DNA into host genome (prophage)
Correct Answer
B Binary fission
C Human herpesvirus 1
D Immediate replication and destruction of host
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lysogenic conversion (prophage integration) is one mechanism; also transformation, conjugation, transduction.

Hint

Viral DNA integration.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Test Compilation BIO 102 1
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 242 of 802
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