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1.  According to the handout distributed and discussed in the class, there are 5 biochemical tests that can help you identify the genus of gram – organisms. Name 3 of the biochemical tests.

Which choice describes a difference between Hfr X F(-) and F(+) X F(-) conjugation?

Why can HIV be an oncovirus? (one sentence should suffice)

Which choice best lists all of the enzymes located at a DNA replication fork.

In which gene transfer method is the donor cell infected by a bacteriophage?

4.  A western blot was used on the same sample to confirm, and the test was found to be 99% specific.  What does that mean?

6.  Define the following: a).  Total magnification b).  Parfocal c).  BSL

Insertion or deletions mutations produce missense mutations

22.  These are TSIA media.  What does TSIA stand for?  Describe the reactions in Tubes A, B, C, D, and E including any sugars that are fermented.        A                B                 C                     D                 E                                        

The magnetic field is strongest on the surface of