5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses

What is the primary function of restriction enzymes in bacteria?

Which process describes the transfer of DNA fragments from a dead bacterial cell to a living bacterial cell, resulting in genetic change in the recipient?

Which of the following best describes the mechanism by which genes are transferred into bacteria during transformation?

Which process describes the transfer of genes or pieces of DNA from one organism to another in bacteria?

Genetic change in bacteria can be brought about by which of the following processes?

All of the following are processes used to introduce DNA molecules into bacterial cells EXCEPT:

Which process involves the introduction of recombinant DNA plasmids into a bacterial colony?

Which statement explains why bacteria are commonly used as vectors in genetic engineering?

Which characteristic of bacteria makes recombinant DNA technology particularly effective?

Which of the following can serve as a vector to carry a gene from one organism into a bacterial cell?