Biotechnology Principles And Processes Question 38
Question: The RTF region enables the plasmid to:
Options:
A) be transmitted to otherbacteria by conjugation.
B) undergo transformation.
C) replicate in the host cell.
D) code for enzymes that inactivate specific drugs.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] Resistance Transfer Factor (RTF) is an old name for a plamid that codes for antibiotic resistance.