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Microbial Genetics Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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Explore key concepts from Microbiology in this focused quiz covering chapters 4-6. Assess your understanding of microbial genetics, advanced microbiology techniques, and their applications. Ideal for students seeking to reinforce...

Questions: 28 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question
What are characteristics of Prokaryotes?

"Before Nucleus" No membrane bound organelles Free DNA, association with some proteins Always have cell walls with a COMPLEX structure Usually divide by binary fission

No Nucleus present, Membrane bound organelles, Enclosed DNA, Lack clear structure of cell walls, Reproduce through budding.

After Nucleus, Membrane bound organelles present, No DNA, Lack cell walls, Reproduce through meiosis.

After Nucleus, Have membrane bound organelles, No DNA present, Always lack cell walls, Reproduce through mitosis.

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This quiz, created by Dr. Schlegel for the period May-August 2011, assesses knowledge in microbiology and genetics, focusing on mechanisms like quorum sensing, SOS response, and mutations. It's designed to enhance understanding...

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Sample Question
Binding of an autoinducer peptide to the sensor kinase of a quorum sensing system in a Gram-positive bacterium leads to altered regulation of genetic loci present on different parts of the chromosome and transcribed in different directions. Which of the following would best describe the organization of the genes targeted by this quorum-sensing system?

Divergent operons

Regulon

Contrary operons

Divergent regulation

Indirect regulation