Anatomy of Microbial and Eukaryotic Genomes
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What is the main function of resistance plasmids?

  • Synthesize toxins that kill other bacteria
  • Provide antibiotic resistance (correct)
  • Facilitate DNA transfer between bacteria
  • Aid in conjugation processes

    • Which plasmid type is involved in the synthesis of toxins against other bacteria?

  • Resistance plasmids
  • Fertility plasmids
  • Virulence plasmids
  • Killer plasmids (correct)

    • Fertility plasmids are primarily associated with which process?

  • Conjugation and DNA transfer (correct)
  • Antibiotic resistance
  • Toxin synthesis
  • Autonomous replication

    • Which of the following examples corresponds to a resistance plasmid?

    <p>Rbk of <em>Escherichia coli</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of killer plasmids?

    <p>They kill their bacterial competitors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of plasmids in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Plasmids coexist with the main chromosome but carry non-essential genes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organisms were noted for having the first linear chromosomes discovered?

    <p>Borrelia burgdorferi and Streptomyces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are plasmids considered independent entities in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>They can transfer between different species and are sometimes found in unrelated bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical feature of the majority of bacterial chromosomes?

    <p>They are circular in structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics is NOT typically associated with plasmids?

    <p>Being present in all bacterial cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the genomes of Borrelia from more typical prokaryotic genomes?

    <p>They include multipartite components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of Treponema pallidum's genome is notable in comparison to Borrelia?

    <p>It comprises a single circular DNA molecule with no plasmids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes?

    <p>Prokaryotic genomes have smaller sizes when measured in nucleotide pairs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the differences in DNA packaging systems between archaea and bacteria?

    <p>Archaea use packaging proteins similar to histones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much of the human genome is considered noncoding DNA?

    <p>Around 98.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the absence of HU proteins in archaea contribute to their classification as a distinct group?

    <p>It means they have unique packaging systems for DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do promoters play in the genome?

    <p>They are binding sites for the machinery that carries out transcription.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is still unclear regarding the structure of the archaeal nucleoid?

    <p>The exact role of histone-like proteins in packaging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of E. coli's genome is composed of noncoding DNA?

    <p>Approximately 11%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do closely related organisms differ in their genome composition?

    <p>They can vary widely in the quantity of DNA but may have similar numbers of genes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT true for eukaryotic genomes?

    <p>They typically have fewer genes than prokaryotic genomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical haploid DNA content of a bacterium compared to a human?

    <p>Humans have 1000 times more nucleotide pairs than typical bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of genetic information, what is a notable feature of eukaryotic DNA?

    <p>Eukaryotic DNA has a larger proportion of noncoding segments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the average length of a prokaryotic gene compare to that of a eukaryotic gene?

    <p>Prokaryotic genes are shorter, averaging about two-thirds the length.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding introns in prokaryotic genes?

    <p>Prokaryotic genes have no introns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of prokaryotic genomes compared to eukaryotic genomes?

    <p>Prokaryotic genomes lack significant repetitive sequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of short transposable element is primarily found in bacteria?

    <p>Insertion sequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the presence of discontinuous genes in prokaryotes?

    <p>Prokaryotic genes are predominantly continuous with few exceptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prokaryotic organism is mentioned in relation to the absence of discontinuous genes?

    <p><em>E.coli</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be concluded about the structure of prokaryotic genes?

    <p>Prokaryotic genes typically lack introns and are generally shorter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of genetic elements are IS1 and IS186 examples of?

    <p>Insertion sequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the genome of Borrelia burgdorferi B31?

    <p>It consists of a linear chromosome accompanied by linear and circular plasmids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species has a genome that includes a megaplasmid?

    <p><em>Deinococcus radiodurans</em> R1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size of the megachromosome in Deinococcus radiodurans R1?

    <p>0.177 Mb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many total genes are present in the genome of Deinococcus radiodurans R1?

    <p>2633 + 369 + 145 + 40</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genome organization is NOT found in Vibrio cholerae El Tor N16961?

    <p>One linear chromosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature among Escherichia coli K-12, Vibrio cholerae, and Deinococcus radiodurans R1 genomes?

    <p>All genomes are constructed using multiple circular molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about E. coli K-12 is true?

    <p>It consists of one circular molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature distinguishes Borrelia burgdorferi B31 from the other mentioned species?

    <p>Presence of both linear and circular plasmids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total size of the genome of Vibrio cholerae El Tor N16961, including both chromosomes?

    <p>4.634 Mb total</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of genes are identified in the genomes of Deinococcus radiodurans and Vibrio cholerae?

    <p>Membrane protein genes and purine biosynthesis genes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many linear and circular plasmids does Borrelia burgdorferi B31 have?

    <p>Eleven linear and several circular.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature of Deinococcus radiodurans' genome concerning its ability to resist radiation?

    <p>It contains essential genes for DNA repair.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the complexity of Vibrio and Deinococcus genomes compared to Borrelia burgdorferi?

    <p>Less complex than <em>Borrelia burgdorferi</em>.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anatomy of Microbial and Eukaryotic Genomes

    • Biologists recognize two main types of organisms: eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
    • Eukaryotes have membrane-bound compartments (nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, etc.). Examples include animals, plants, fungi, and protozoa.
    • Prokaryotes lack extensive internal compartments. Two major groups are bacteria (e.g., E. coli, Bacillus subtilis) and archaea (found in extreme environments like hot springs).

    Prokaryotic Genome Size Comparison

    • Prokaryotic genomes are smaller than eukaryotic genomes.
    • Genome size is measured in nucleotide pairs (bp) per haploid genome.
    • Sexually reproducing organisms (like humans) have two copies of each genome (diploid).
    • Closely related organisms can have vastly different DNA quantities, even if they have similar numbers of functional genes.

    Eukaryotic Genome Complexity

    • Eukaryotes have significantly more DNA than prokaryotes.
    • A large portion of the eukaryotic genome does not code for proteins or other functional products.
    • The human genome, for example, is 98.5% non-coding DNA.
    • This non-coding DNA may be part of regulatory regions including promoters, silencers, and enhancers.

    Different Types of Genome Regions Described

    • Untranscribed regions: Noncoding; doesn't get transcribed into RNA (e.g., promoters and silencers).
    • Transcribed non-coding regions: Genes that don't produce proteins; e.g. rRNA and tRNA genes.
    • Protein-coding regions: Genes that produce proteins.

    Prokaryotic Genome Organization

    • Prokaryotic genomes are typically circular DNA molecules, although some are linear.

    • Certain genes exist on plasmids, which are separate, smaller pieces of DNA that can carry antibiotic resistance and other genes.

    • The simplistic view of prokaryotic genomes is that they are based on E. coli, but prokaryotes are diverse in genome organization.

    • Some carry a single DNA molecule (unipartite), but others, such as Borrelia burgdorferi, carry multiple linear and circular DNA molecules (multipartite genomes).

    Prokaryotic Genome Compactness

    • Prokaryotic genomes are more compact than eukaryotic genomes.
    • They contain fewer large, non-coding regions, and there is often little space between genes. This can be seen in the example of how many genes can be packed into small regions of DNA.

    Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Operons

    • Operons: multiple genes that function as a single unit in prokaryotes.
    • Eukaryotes are more complex than prokaryotes.
    • Eukaryotes express genes in separate ways; this is in contrast to prokaryotes.
    • This differences is also noted between eukaryotic and prokaryotic genome structure.

    Genomic Organization Diversity

    • Prokaryotes have less repetitive sequences compared to eukaryotes.
    • Bacteria genomes possess some repeated elements (e.g., insertion sequences, IS).
    • Introns are absent in prokaryotic genomes (generally).

    Complications of E. coli Genome

    • The concept of prokaryotic genomes based on E. coli is considered an oversimplification.
    • Some prokaryotic genomes are linear, not circular.
    • Plasmids, though often independent, can also be incorporated into the main chromosome.

    Different Types of Plasmids

    • Plasmids are often considered independent entities, but their precise genomic contribution is still debated.
    • Many different types exist, from antibiotic resistance to fertility to killer plasmids.

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