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What is the intentional alteration or transfer of genetic material called?

The intentional alteration or transfer of genetic material is called genetic engineering. It involves manipulating an organism's DNA to introduce specific traits or characteristics. This process is commonly used in agriculture, medicine, and research.


In some protists genetic information is transferred from one cell to the next. This transfer is called .?

conjugation


What is it called when two populations share genetic information?

Genetic exchange between two populations is called gene flow. It can occur through interbreeding or the transfer of genetic material through other means, such as migration or hybridization. This exchange of genes can help increase genetic diversity within populations and lead to evolutionary changes.


What is a tubular appendage found on some bacteria that allows transfer of DNA between bacterial cells?

A tubular appendage found on some bacteria that allows transfer of DNA between bacterial cells is called a pilus. Pili are composed of protein subunits and serve as a bridge for the transfer of genetic material during a process called conjugation. This enables bacteria to exchange DNA and acquire new genetic traits.


In bacteria genes may be transferred through a pilus which acts like a bridge in a process called?

In bacteria, genes may be transferred through a pilus in a process called conjugation. Conjugation allows for the transfer of genetic material, such as plasmids, between bacterial cells. This transfer of genes can contribute to genetic diversity and the acquisition of new traits in bacterial populations.

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What transfer genetic message from the nucleus to the ribosomes?

ATPmRNA transfers the genetic message. Process involved is called transcription


The intentional alteration or transfer of genetic material is called?

That's genetic engineering.


What is the intentional alteration or transfer of genetic material called?

The intentional alteration or transfer of genetic material is called genetic engineering. It involves manipulating an organism's DNA to introduce specific traits or characteristics. This process is commonly used in agriculture, medicine, and research.


Prokaryotes can transfer pieces of genetic material in a process called?

Conjugation


What is when bacteria temporary join and transfer genetic information to one another?

This is called conjugation.


Where does the transfer of genetic information from DNA to RNA take place?

The transfer of genetic information from DNA to RNA takes place in the cell nucleus during a process called transcription. Here, an RNA molecule complementary to a specific region of DNA is synthesized by an enzyme called RNA polymerase.


In some isogamous protists the act of fertilization involves the transfer of genetic information. This function is called?

conjugation


In some protists genetic information is transferred from one cell to the next. This transfer is called .?

conjugation


When two bacterial cells temporarily join and directly transfer genetic material this is called?

Bacterial conjugation.


What is genetic egineereing?

The study of the animals, plants and some other living organisms for the benefit of mankind, is known as genetic engineering. OR The study of transfer of genes for the benefit of mankind is called genetic engineering


What is it called when a bacterium uses a virus to transfer its DNA another bacterium?

Transduction


What allows the bacteria to join together to transfer genes?

Bacteria can join to transfer genes through a process called conjugation. Conjugation involves the formation of a physical bridge, called a pilus, between two bacteria. This bridge allows the transfer of genetic material, such as plasmids, from one bacterium to another.