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Gene Transfer Flashcards

1
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Transfer of antibiotic resistance via transformation requires…?

A

DNA homology & sufficient homology

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What’s the main difference between HFR conjugation and “normal” conjugation?

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HFR uses donor chromosome to donate its DNA while normal conjugation just donates F plasmid DNA

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What is a bacteriophage?

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“virus” for bacteria

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During transduction, a bacteriophage injects what to the bacteria?

A

Capsid w/ DNA or RNA

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What are the types of bacteriophage?

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  1. Virulent (lytic)

2. Temperate (lysogenic)

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