Question

which of the following would most likely be encoded on a plasmid?
genes encoding enzymes for the degradation of an unusual substrate
genes encoding enzymes for glycolysis
genes encoding antibiotic resistance
genes encoding toxins that damage host tissue
question 6 (1 point)
which of the following is an example of a non - communicable disease?
hiv/aids
tuberculosis
diabetes
influenza

Explanation:

• Plasmid - related question: Plasmids often carry genes for antibiotic resistance, which can be transferred between bacteria. Glycolysis genes are usually in the main chromosome. Unusual substrate degradation genes might be on plasmids but antibiotic resistance is a classic example. Toxin - host tissue damage genes can be on plasmids but less commonly as a “most likely” compared to antibiotic resistance.
• Non - communicable disease question: HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and influenza are communicable (spread from person - person). Diabetes is a non - communicable disease (not spread by infectious agents).

Answer:

• For the plasmid question: genes encoding antibiotic resistance.
• For the non - communicable disease question: Diabetes.