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microbio ch 8.3 : genetic exchange & recombination > Genetic Exchange By Transposons > Flashcards

Genetic Exchange By Transposons Flashcards

1
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Segments of DNA that can move from one region of DNA to
another =

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jumping genes

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Contain a gene for the transposase,

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enzyme that helps it move
(for cutting and resealing DNA

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Insertion sequences only have the

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transposase gene

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Composite (complex) transposons

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carry other genes plus
transposase (which is often sandwiched by two insertion
sequences

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microbio ch 8.3 : genetic exchange & recombination (15 decks)

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