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What type of genetic exchange does F+ conjugation primarily involve?

  • Transfer of an F+ plasmid (correct)
  • Transfer of an R plasmid
  • Transfer of mitochondrial DNA
  • Transfer of chromosomal DNA

    • Hfr conjugation transfers plasmid DNA only.

    False (B)

    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.

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    Match the following conjugation types with their descriptions:

    <p>F+ Conjugation = Transfer of F+ plasmid without chromosomal DNA Hfr Conjugation = Integration of F+ into chromosomal DNA Resistance Plasmid Conjugation = Transfer of R plasmid coding for antibiotic resistance All types = Involve a sex pilus for DNA transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a natural mechanism of genetic recombination in bacteria?

    <p>Replication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All bacteria are able to undergo transformation.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the transfer of DNA from one organism to another?

    <p>Genetic recombination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bacteriophage responsible for generalized transduction is a type of __________ bacteriophage.

    <p>lytic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following bacteria with their ability to undergo transformation:

    <p>Haemophilus spp = Competent E. coli = Not Competent Streptococcus spp = Competent Pseudomonas spp = Not Competent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteriophage is an example of generalized transduction?

    <p>T4 bacteriophage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Specialized transduction involves the transfer of DNA via a temperate bacteriophage.

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    Name one bacterial species that can undergo transduction.

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

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    What is transferred during F+ conjugation?

    <p>F+ plasmid coding for a sex pilus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Hfr conjugation, what primarily determines the genetic fragments transferred?

    <p>The integration of F+ into chromosomal DNA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of plasmid is primarily involved in resistance plasmid conjugation?

    <p>R plasmid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the conjugation processes is correct?

    <p>All conjugation processes involve a sex pilus. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bacterial conjugation involves a male donor and a female recipient?

    <p>All types of conjugation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism of genetic recombination occurs when a recipient cell takes up free DNA from the environment?

    <p>Transformation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bacteria is known to be competent for transformation?

    <p>Neisseria spp (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bacteriophage is associated with generalized transduction?

    <p>Lytic bacteriophage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In specialized transduction, how is donor bacterial DNA erroneously incorporated into the bacteriophage?

    <p>During spontaneous induction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following descriptions fits the process of transduction?

    <p>Transfer of DNA through a bacteriophage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of transduction is associated with errors during the lytic cycle of a phage?

    <p>Generalized transduction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bacterial species is NOT mentioned as being capable of undergoing transduction?

    <p>Haemophilus spp (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of genetic recombination in bacteria?

    <p>Integration of donor DNA into recipient DNA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    What is genetic recombination?

    Genetic recombination involves the transfer of DNA from a donor organism to a recipient organism. The transferred DNA can then be integrated into the recipient's chromosome.

    What is transformation?

    A process where bacteria take up free DNA released into the environment by dead bacterial cells. Only certain bacteria called 'competent' bacteria can undergo this process.

    What are competent bacteria?

    These are bacteria with the ability to take up free DNA and undergo transformation.

    What is transduction?

    Transduction involves genetic exchange where a DNA fragment is transferred from one bacterium to another by a bacteriophage, a type of virus that infects bacteria.

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    What is generalized transduction?

    A type of transduction where any bacterial DNA fragment can be packaged into the bacteriophage and transferred to another bacterium.

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    What is specialized transduction?

    A type of transduction where only specific genes from the donor bacterium are transferred to the recipient bacterium.

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    What is conjugation?

    A process where bacteria directly transfer DNA from one bacterium to another through physical contact.

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    How does conjugation occur?

    The mechanism of conjugation requires a special pilus structure that allows for the transfer of DNA from the donor bacterium to the recipient bacterium.

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    Bacterial Conjugation

    A type of genetic recombination where DNA is transferred from a donor bacterium to a recipient bacterium using a sex pilus.

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    F+ Conjugation

    A type of bacterial conjugation where an F+ plasmid (coding for a sex pilus) is transferred from a male bacterium to a female bacterium.

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    Hfr Conjugation

    A type of bacterial conjugation where fragments of chromosomal DNA are transferred from a male bacterium to a female bacterium due to the integration of the F+ plasmid into the donor's chromosome.

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    Resistance Plasmid Conjugation

    A type of bacterial conjugation where an R plasmid (coding for antibiotic resistance and often a sex pilus) is transferred from a male bacterium to a female bacterium.

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    Sex Pilus

    A specialized structure that connects bacteria during conjugation, facilitating the transfer of genetic material.

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    What is bacterial conjugation?

    A process of genetic recombination in bacteria where DNA is transferred directly from a donor bacterium to a recipient bacterium through physical contact.

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    What is F+ Conjugation?

    This conjugation involves the transfer of an F+ plasmid (carrying the gene for a sex pilus) from a male donor bacterium to a female recipient bacterium.

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    What is Hfr conjugation?

    This conjugation transfers fragments of chromosomal DNA from a male donor bacterium to a female recipient bacterium. The F+ plasmid has integrated into the donor's chromosome, allowing for the transfer of chromosomal DNA.

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    What is Resistance Plasmid conjugation?

    A type of conjugation that transfers an R plasmid (which codes for antibiotic resistance and often a sex pilus) from a male donor bacterium to a female recipient bacterium.

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    What is a sex pilus?

    A specialized structure on a bacterial cell that allows for the transfer of DNA during conjugation.

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    What are sex pili used for in bacterial conjugation?

    The pilus, a specialized structure on a donor bacterium, connects to the recipient during conjugation, allowing DNA to pass through.

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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.

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