What does it mean when bacteria are referred to as being competent?
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They are able to take up DNA from the environment
They are capable of completing normal bacterial activities in a timely manner
They are capable of living a decent lifestyle
They are able to spontaneously develop antibiotic resistance
When we test water for microbiological safety, we test for the presence of E. coli because ___________________________________________.
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It is impractical to test for pathogens individually
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It lives longer in water than intestinal pathogens do
If water contains organisms common to animal intestines, it should not be consumed by humans
Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces an extracellular polysaccharide structure called
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Capsule
Endospore
Slime
Outer membrane
1. They are able to take up DNA from the environment
The main condition for bacteria to undergo transformation is its ability to take up free, extracellular genetic material. Such bacteria are termed as competent cells.
2. If the water contains organisms common to animal intestines, it should not be consumed by humans
3. Capsule
The opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa secretes a capsule-like polysaccharide called alginate that is important for the protection from the host defence system.
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