Microbiology Trivia

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What process allows one bacterium to transfer DNA directly to another through cell-to-cell contact?

Answer: Conjugation

Bonus fact: Bacterial conjugation can transfer plasmids and other genetic material between cells.

A bacterial colony is a visible group of bacteria growing on what?

Answer: Nutrient medium

Bonus fact: Colonies often develop on agar plates.

A single bacterial colony commonly begins from what?

Answer: One cell or small cluster

Bonus fact: Clonal growth can produce a visible colony.

What laboratory material commonly provides a solid surface for bacterial colonies?

Answer: Agar

Bonus fact: Agar is widely used as a microbiological growth medium.

A bacteriophage is a virus that infects what?

Answer: Bacteria

Bonus fact: Phage means eater, referring to viruses that attack bacteria.

What does a lytic bacteriophage eventually do to its host cell?

Answer: Bursts it

Bonus fact: Lysis releases newly produced phage particles.

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