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What is the main topic of this set of questions?
Bacteria
What is the process by which bacteria reproduce by dividing into two identical cells?
Binary fission
Which group of microorganisms are known for their ability to produce antibiotics?
Bacteria
What type of microorganism is responsible for causing diseases such as strep throat and urinary tract infections?
Bacteria
What is the process by which genetic material is transferred between bacteria through direct physical contact?
Bacterial conjugation
What is the name for a virus that specifically infects bacteria?
Bacteriophage
Which of the following is NOT a type of microorganism?
Bacteriocin
What is the process by which bacteria can take up and incorporate foreign DNA from their environment?
Transformation
Which of the following is a type of antimicrobial peptide produced by bacteria to inhibit the growth of other bacteria?
Bacteriocin
What is the process by which a bacteriophage transfers genetic material from one bacterium to another?
Transduction