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What type of genetic exchange does F+ conjugation primarily involve?
What type of genetic exchange does F+ conjugation primarily involve?
Hfr conjugation transfers plasmid DNA only.
Hfr conjugation transfers plasmid DNA only.
False
What is the primary function of the sex pilus in bacterial conjugation?
What is the primary function of the sex pilus in bacterial conjugation?
To facilitate the transfer of DNA between donor and recipient bacteria.
Resistance plasmid conjugation involves the transfer of an _____ coding for multiple antibiotic resistance.
Resistance plasmid conjugation involves the transfer of an _____ coding for multiple antibiotic resistance.
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Match the following conjugation types with their descriptions:
Match the following conjugation types with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a natural mechanism of genetic recombination in bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a natural mechanism of genetic recombination in bacteria?
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All bacteria are able to undergo transformation.
All bacteria are able to undergo transformation.
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What term describes the transfer of DNA from one organism to another?
What term describes the transfer of DNA from one organism to another?
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The bacteriophage responsible for generalized transduction is a type of __________ bacteriophage.
The bacteriophage responsible for generalized transduction is a type of __________ bacteriophage.
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Match the following bacteria with their ability to undergo transformation:
Match the following bacteria with their ability to undergo transformation:
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Which bacteriophage is an example of generalized transduction?
Which bacteriophage is an example of generalized transduction?
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Specialized transduction involves the transfer of DNA via a temperate bacteriophage.
Specialized transduction involves the transfer of DNA via a temperate bacteriophage.
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Name one bacterial species that can undergo transduction.
Name one bacterial species that can undergo transduction.
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What is transferred during F+ conjugation?
What is transferred during F+ conjugation?
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In Hfr conjugation, what primarily determines the genetic fragments transferred?
In Hfr conjugation, what primarily determines the genetic fragments transferred?
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What type of plasmid is primarily involved in resistance plasmid conjugation?
What type of plasmid is primarily involved in resistance plasmid conjugation?
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Which statement about the conjugation processes is correct?
Which statement about the conjugation processes is correct?
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Which type of bacterial conjugation involves a male donor and a female recipient?
Which type of bacterial conjugation involves a male donor and a female recipient?
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Which mechanism of genetic recombination occurs when a recipient cell takes up free DNA from the environment?
Which mechanism of genetic recombination occurs when a recipient cell takes up free DNA from the environment?
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Which of the following bacteria is known to be competent for transformation?
Which of the following bacteria is known to be competent for transformation?
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What type of bacteriophage is associated with generalized transduction?
What type of bacteriophage is associated with generalized transduction?
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In specialized transduction, how is donor bacterial DNA erroneously incorporated into the bacteriophage?
In specialized transduction, how is donor bacterial DNA erroneously incorporated into the bacteriophage?
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Which of the following descriptions fits the process of transduction?
Which of the following descriptions fits the process of transduction?
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Which type of transduction is associated with errors during the lytic cycle of a phage?
Which type of transduction is associated with errors during the lytic cycle of a phage?
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Which of the following bacterial species is NOT mentioned as being capable of undergoing transduction?
Which of the following bacterial species is NOT mentioned as being capable of undergoing transduction?
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What is the outcome of genetic recombination in bacteria?
What is the outcome of genetic recombination in bacteria?
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Study Notes
Microbial Genetics - SSCG 2753
- Microbial genetics is the study of genes and heredity in microorganisms.
- Prokaryotic cells (like bacteria) are simpler, lacking a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. These include structures like flagella, pili, plasmids, nucleoid (DNA), cell wall, and capsule.
- Eukaryotic cells (like animal and plant cells) are complex, containing a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Internal structures include the endoplasmic reticulum (rough and smooth), peroxisomes, mitochondria, vacuoles, Golgi apparatus, intermediate filaments, lysosomes, microtubules, cytoplasm, ribosomes, and cell (plasma) membrane.
- Natural mechanisms of genetic recombination in bacteria include transformation, transduction, and conjugation.
Genetic Recombination
- Genetic recombination is the transfer of DNA from one organism (donor) to another (recipient). This changes the genetic makeup of the recipient organism.
- The transferred donor DNA may then integrate into the recipient's nucleoid/host DNA.
Transformation
- Recipient cells uptake free DNA released into the environment.
- DNA is released when another bacterial cell dies and undergoes lysis (breaks down).
- Not all bacteria can undergo transformation.
- Competent bacteria can take up free DNA and be transformed.
- Examples of pathogenic bacteria displaying competence include Haemophilus spp, Streptococcus spp, and Neisseria spp. The process involves four steps: DNA release from a donor cell, DNA binding by proteins on the recipient cell wall, uptake of the DNA fragment, and recombination.
Transduction
- Genetic exchange occurs when a DNA fragment is transferred from one bacterium to another by a bacteriophage.
- Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria.
- Transduction can occur in various bacterial populations, including Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas spp, Salmonella spp, and Staphylococcus spp.
- Two types of transduction exist: generalized and specialized.
Generalized Transduction
- A DNA fragment is transferred from one bacterium to another by a lytic bacteriophage.
- The bacteriophage carries donor bacterial DNA due to an error during its life cycle.
- An example of a lytic bacteriophage is T4, capable of infecting E. coli. The process involves phage infection, bacterial DNA fragment packaging, phage release, and transfer to a recipient bacteria.
Specialized Transduction
- A DNA fragment is transferred from one bacterium to another by a temperate bacteriophage due to an error in the phage's lysogenic life cycle..
- Temperate bacteriophages can integrate their DNA into the host cell's genome.
- An example of a temperate bacteriophage is phage lambda of E. Coli. The process involves phage insertion into the bacterial genome, induction (activation), DNA packaging, and subsequent release to a recipient bacteria.
Bacterial Conjugation
- Conjugation is a genetic recombination where DNA is transferred from a living donor bacterium to a recipient bacterium.
- Often involves a sex pilus, a structure that forms a bridge between the two cells.
- Three common types of conjugation exist: F+ conjugation, Hfr conjugation, and Resistance plasmid conjugation.
F+ Conjugation
- Genetic exchange involves F+ plasmid transfer.
- The plasmid only codes for a sex pilus; chromosomal DNA is not transferred.
- Transfer typically occurs from a male (donor) to a female (recipient) bacterium.
- This process involves a sex (conjugation) pilus and results in both cells becoming F+ .
Hfr Conjugation
- Genetic exchange involves fragments of chromosomal DNA.
- A male donor bacterium transfers part of its chromosomal DNA to a female recipient bacterium due to the integration of the F+ plasmid into the donor bacterium's chromosome.
- Occurs using a sex (conjugation) pilus. Transfer involves a break in the plasmid DNA, creating a bridge and transfer of small pieces of chromosomal DNA.
Resistance Plasmid Conjugation
- Genetic exchange involves the transfer of an R plasmid.
- An R plasmid codes for multiple antibiotic resistance and often includes a sex pilus.
- Typically, a male donor bacterium transfers the R plasmid to a female recipient bacterium.
- This process uses a sex (conjugation) pilus. The transfer process, similar to other conjugation methods, results in both donor and recipient bacteria acquiring the R plasmid and its antibiotic resistance genes.
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Test your knowledge on bacterial conjugation, including F+, Hfr, and resistance plasmid types. This quiz explores genetic exchange mechanisms and the roles of structures like the sex pilus. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand these crucial processes in microbiology.
