Answer: D. The genes for antibiotic resistance help the transformed bacteria survive in their environment.
Explanation:
First and foremost, we should note that plasmids used in the delivery of DNA typically consists of genes which helps in antibiotic resistance.
Based on the question given, we should note that the genes for antibiotic resistance help the transformed bacteria survive in their environment. This is because cells that have been treated with plasmid are able to survive and grow compared to those that have not been treated with plasmid which are eventually killed by the antibiotic.
B. How far do butterflies migrate
A, C and D are opinions not facts.
Answer:
The cork cambium is a natural insulator that protects woody plants from an hostile environment.
Explanation:
The cork Cambium is a tissue that belongs to the epidermis, it is responsible for the secundary growth in the plant and replaces the epidermis in roots and stems. The cork cambium also protects the plant from overhydration, it is waterproof and has really selective ways to let the water into the plant (apoplastic and symplastic pathway).
There is some special plants in the coast of the tropical area called mangrooves, these plants has really specialized cork cambium that controls not only the water levels but also the salt levels into the plant.
The cork cambium is really important because protects and regulates the plant and its environment.
Once the DNA of a person has been copied it can be compared to the DNA of other people by using PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction).