BrainMass Quizzes Bacterial Genetics This quiz test your knowledge of the genetics of bacteria. 1 The transfer of genetic material between bacteria in direct physical contact is called conjugation transformation transduction 2 The transfer of a naked fragment of DNA between bacteria is called conjugation transformation transduction 3 The transport of bacterial DNA to other bacteria via bacteriaphages is called conjugation transformation transduction 4 A bacterial cell that is able to take up naked DNA is said to be competent liable infected 5 Plasmids can best be described as small, circular DNA molecules that can exist independently of chromosomes commonly found in bacteria a complex membrane structure that covers the chromosome of bacteria another name for a chloroplast 6 F factor plasmids play a major role in what bacterial process? conjugation transformaion transduction 7 Which of the following utilizes a pilus? transformation conjugation transduction Submit Quiz
