Microbial Genetics
The flow of genetic material in microbial cells usually takes place from

RNA through DNA to proteins
none of these
DNA through RNA to proteins
proteins through RNA to DNA

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Microbial Genetics
Which of the following theory is supported by the genomic sequence of the obligate intracellular parasite Rickettsia prowazekii ?

Mitochondria have evolved from endosymbiotic bacteria
Parasitic bacteria have very large genomes
All bacteria evolved from viruses
Parasites have a definite genomic sequence similar to viruses

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Microbial Genetics
Why the bacterium Treponema pallidum is difficult to culture?

Because it requires extremely low temperature at which water freezes
Because it requires a great deal of water to reproduce
Because it is unable to use carbohydrates as an energy source
Because it lacks the genes needed for TCA cycle and oxidative phosphorylation

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Microbial Genetics
Why Deinococcus radiodurans is able to survive massive exposure to radiation?

Because it has many copies of genes encoding DNA repair
Because its cellwall contains radioactive elements
Because it has unique DNA repair mechanisms
Because it produces a thick shell which acts as a shield from the radiation

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