Microbial Genomes- Quiz

Question 1 of 6

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Human and bacteria organise their DNA (making up their ) into . Humans have 46 of them, whereas bacteria often only have . Unlike in human cells, bacterial chromosomes are often .

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Question 2 of 6

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Bacteria can also have 'extra-chromosomal' pieces of DNA. Label both types of genetic material on the diagram below.

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Question 3 of 6

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Eukaryotic genomes are far smaller than bacterial genomes.

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True
False

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Question 4 of 6

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The smallest bacteria genome is Mycobacterium genitalium, consisting of 580,070 base pairs.

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True
False

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Question 5 of 6

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The study of bacterial has been made far easier by the development of DNA . DNA sequencing allows us to determine the making up a genome.

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Question 6 of 6

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Sequencing of entire bacterial genomes is extremely useful for two reasons: it allows us to predict the function of previously unidentified ( genes, chromosomes, cells, bases ) and it allows us to map the relationships of different bacteria to form a tree of ( life, death ).

	Created by Joe Wanford over 8 years ago

This quiz reflects on the 'microbial genones' page of the Leicester University VGEC.

Microbial Genomes- Quiz

Question 1 of 6

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Human and bacteria organise their DNA (making up their ) into . Humans have 46 of them, whereas bacteria often only have . Unlike in human cells, bacterial chromosomes are often .

Explanation

Question 2 of 6

Click on each orange point and write the correct answer.

Bacteria can also have 'extra-chromosomal' pieces of DNA. Label both types of genetic material on the diagram below.

Explanation

Question 3 of 6

Eukaryotic genomes are far smaller than bacterial genomes.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 6

The smallest bacteria genome is Mycobacterium genitalium, consisting of 580,070 base pairs.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 6

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

The study of bacterial has been made far easier by the development of DNA . DNA sequencing allows us to determine the making up a genome.

Explanation

Question 6 of 6

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Explanation