AP BIOLOGY

THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE

RECOMBINANT DNA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is a bacteria host often used?
A
To connect the sequences.
B
Fast reproduction.
C
To cleave.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This is because bacteria can acquire new DNA. This process occurs in three different ways: Conjugation: In conjugation, DNA passes through an extension on the surface of one bacterium and travels to another bacterium (Figure below). Bacteria essential exchange DNA via conjugation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bacteria are commonly used as host cells for making copies of DNA in the lab because they are easy to grow in large numbers. Their cellular machinery naturally carries out DNA replication and protein synthesis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why it matters: Bacteria are among the fastest reproducing organisms in the world, doubling every 4 to 20 minutes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bacteria are single cell organisms that can reproduce independently of the host. They cause infections such as such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia.

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