أسئلة ريتين الرابعة ميكرو دمياط (قبل التعديل)
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What is the primary mechanism of gene transfer in the lysogenic cycle of a temperate bacteriophage?

The primary mechanism involves the integration of phage DNA into a specific site on the bacterial chromosome, followed by the excision of this DNA with adjacent bacterial genes during transduction.

Describe the role of F pili in the process of bacterial conjugation.

F pili are essential for the attachment of the donor cell to the recipient cell, forming a canal that facilitates the transfer of plasmid DNA from the donor to the recipient.

What is the outcome of the excision of the integrated F factor from a donor cell in terms of genetic transfer?

The excision of the integrated F factor can result in the transfer of chromosomal DNA segments to the recipient cell, leading to a high frequency of genetic recombination.

What distinguishes the transformation of a recipient cell into an F+ cell during conjugation?

<p>The transformation occurs when one strand of the plasmid is transferred from the donor to the recipient cell, which then replicates to form a double-stranded plasmid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how specialized transduction differs from general transduction in bacteriophages.

<p>Specialized transduction occurs when specific bacterial genes are transferred along with phage DNA due to precise excision of the prophage, while general transduction can transfer any segment of bacterial DNA randomly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which Proteus species can acquire antibiotic resistance from other bacteria?

<p>Through horizontal gene transfer mechanisms such as transformation, transduction, or conjugation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a non-conjugative plasmid?

<p>A plasmid that cannot trigger the conjugation process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process involves the transfer of DNA between bacteria using a bacteriophage?

<p>Transduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one way bacteria can uptake DNA from their environment.

<p>Through transformation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List one function of plasmids in bacteria.

<p>Plasmids can carry antibiotic resistance genes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does generalized transduction differ from specialized transduction?

<p>Generalized transduction can transfer any bacterial gene, while specialized transduction transfers only certain genes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of antibiotic resistance genes being similar across different bacterial species?

<p>It suggests the potential for horizontal gene transfer between species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method allows bacteria to exchange genetic material during direct contact?

<p>Conjugation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of plasmids in bacteria?

<p>Plasmids carry extra genetic information that can include antibiotic resistance genes and can replicate independently from chromosomal DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe transposons and their capabilities in bacterial genetics.

<p>Transposons, or jumping genes, are small pieces of DNA that can move within a genome and are often involved in antibiotic resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes F-plasmids from other plasmids?

<p>F-plasmids are specifically involved in the formation of sex pili and facilitate the transfer of genetic material between bacterial cells through conjugation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do drug resistance transposons operate within bacterial cells?

<p>Drug resistance transposons carry genes that code for resistance mechanisms and can integrate into chromosomal DNA or plasmids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'autonomous replication' in the context of plasmids?

<p>Autonomous replication refers to the ability of plasmids to replicate independently of the bacterial chromosome, without relying on chromosomal DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the identifiable features of transposons?

<p>Transposons are characterized by having specific sequences at their ends that are essential for integration and may include antibiotic resistance genes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of the tra genes found in transmissible plasmids.

<p>Tra genes are vital for the mobilization of plasmids, allowing them to be transferred between bacterial cells through conjugation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the process of transposition occur?

<p>Transposition occurs when transposons excise themselves from their original location and reintegrate into a new site within the DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of plasmid transfer by conjugation in bacteria?

<p>It leads to the spread of antibiotic resistance among bacterial populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role of programmed rearrangements in N.gonorrhoeae.

<p>They involve the movement of a gene from a silent site to an active site, resulting in antigenic variation and immune evasion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does natural transformation occur in bacteria?

<p>It involves the direct uptake of naked DNA by a recipient cell from a lysed donor cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method can be used in the laboratory to induce competence in bacteria?

<p>Adding calcium chloride solution and subjecting the cells to a heat shock can increase their permeability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how bacteriophages contribute to DNA transfer in bacteria.

<p>Bacteriophages can inadvertently encapsulate bacterial DNA and transfer it to another bacterium during infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the lytic cycle of a bacteriophage?

<p>The bacteriophage infects a cell, replicates, and lyses the host, releasing new phages that can infect other bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'competent cells' in the context of DNA uptake?

<p>Competent cells are bacterial cells that have been treated to increase their ability to take up external DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What potential risks are associated with the spread of antibiotic resistance through plasmid transfer?

<p>Increased prevalence of treatment-resistant bacterial infections poses significant public health challenges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial step in the lysogenic cycle of a bacteriophage regarding bacterial DNA?

<p>The phage DNA integrates at a specific site of the bacterial DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of F plasmid influence the conjugation process in bacteria?

<p>The F plasmid encodes for F pili that are necessary for establishing contact between the donor and recipient cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an integrated F factor is excised from a donor cell during conjugation?

<p>It can transfer a segment of the bacterial chromosome to the recipient cell, transforming it into an Hfr type.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role of the tra gene in the context of bacterial conjugation.

<p>The tra gene is essential for the formation of the conjugative pilus, allowing DNA transfer between cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Hfr cells in the gene transfer process among bacteria?

<p>Hfr cells facilitate high-frequency recombination by transferring portions of their chromosome to recipient cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the bacterial genome?

<p>The bacterial genome consists of a single copy of haploid circular DNA that forms the nucleoid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role of plasmids in antibiotic resistance.

<p>Plasmids often carry antibiotic resistance genes that allow bacteria to survive in the presence of antibiotics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a transmissible plasmid from a nontransmissible plasmid?

<p>Transmissible plasmids can be mobilized and transferred between bacterial cells, while nontransmissible plasmids cannot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the components necessary for the transposition process to occur.

<p>Transposition requires transposons, which have special sequences at both ends for integration, and the proteins that facilitate their movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do transposons contribute to antibiotic resistance in bacteria?

<p>Transposons can carry genes that confer antibiotic resistance and move these genes to different locations within or between genomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature and significance of the F-plasmid in bacterial genetics?

<p>The F-plasmid contains tra genes essential for the formation of sex pili and facilitates bacterial conjugation for gene transfer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the structural characteristics of simple transposons.

<p>Simple transposons consist of two inverted repeats flanking a central piece of DNA that often encodes antibiotic resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of origin of replication in plasmids?

<p>The origin of replication allows plasmids to replicate independently of the bacterial chromosome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the rearrangement of genes in N.gonorrhoeae have on its interaction with the immune system?

<p>It results in antigenic variation, allowing the bacteria to evade the immune response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role of calcium chloride solution in preparing competent cells for transformation.

<p>Calcium chloride increases the permeability of the cell envelope, allowing DNA to enter more easily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In transduction, what is a phage's role when it packages bacterial DNA?

<p>The phage accidentally encapsulates bacterial DNA instead of its own, which is then transferred to a new host cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'lysogenic state' concerning bacteriophages?

<p>It refers to the phase when phage DNA integrates into the host genome and can remain dormant for generations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the lytic cycle of bacteriophages contribute to genetic diversity in bacterial populations?

<p>It allows for the random transfer of bacterial DNA between cells, promoting genetic variation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes natural transformation from artificial transformation in bacteria?

<p>Natural transformation involves the uptake of naked DNA from the environment, while artificial transformation is facilitated by laboratory techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of plasmid transfer through conjugation in antibiotic resistance.

<p>Plasmids can carry and transfer antibiotic resistance genes between bacteria, increasing the spread of resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when a bacteriophage enters the lytic cycle after residing in the lysogenic state?

<p>The phage activates, replicates, and lyses the host cell, releasing new phage particles into the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a bacterium acquire antibiotic resistance through transformation?

<p>A bacterium can acquire antibiotic resistance through transformation by taking up naked DNA containing resistance genes from its environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does generalized transduction play in gene transfer among bacteria?

<p>Generalized transduction involves a bacteriophage infecting a donor bacterium and mistakenly packaging bacterial DNA, which can then be transferred to a recipient bacterium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the clinical case, how might plasmid-mediated resistance be significant?

<p>Plasmid-mediated resistance allows bacteria like Proteus species to share antibiotic resistance genes, leading to potential treatment failures in infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the significance of specialized transduction in bacterial genetics.

<p>Specialized transduction allows for the transfer of specific genes linked to the prophage of a bacteriophage, influencing traits like virulence or antibiotic resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one implication of shared antibiotic resistance genes across different bacterial species?

<p>Shared antibiotic resistance genes can lead to the emergence of multi-drug resistant bacterial strains, complicating treatment options.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can bacteriophages contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance in bacterial populations?

<p>Bacteriophages can transfer antibiotic resistance genes from one bacterium to another through transduction, enhancing the spread of resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why studying horizontal gene transfer in bacteria is important for public health.

<p>Studying horizontal gene transfer is crucial for understanding how antibiotic resistance spreads, informing treatment strategies, and managing resistant infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mechanisms allow for the uptake of DNA by bacteria from their environment?

<p>Mechanisms include transformation, where bacteria take up naked DNA from their surroundings, and conjugation, where direct contact facilitates gene transfer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bacterial Genetics

  • Bacterial Genome: The total genetic information in an organism. It's a single, circular DNA molecule (haploid) forming the nucleoid. Some bacteria also have extra-chromosomal DNA.
  • Extra-chromosomal DNA: Includes plasmids and transposons.
  • Plasmids: Pieces of DNA separate from the chromosome, containing an origin of replication, and replicating independently. They are responsible for carrying antibiotic resistance (R plasmids), fertility (F plasmids), toxins, enzymes, bacteriocin production, and are used as cloning vectors.
  • Plasmid Importance: Carry antibiotic resistance (R plasmid), fertility (F plasmid), or toxins, enzymes, and bacteriocin. They're used as cloning vectors.
  • Transposons: Small pieces of DNA that can move from one location on the DNA to another. Also known as "jumping genes".
  • Transposition: The process by which transposons are excised and re-integrated into the DNA.
  • Transposons Components: Have genes for transposition, are flanked by inverted repeats, and sometimes have a disrupted gene. Essential sequences exist at each end for integration.
  • Insertion Sequences (IS): Simplest form of transposons, encoding only transposition proteins. Their ends feature repeated DNA segments, and they are also flanked by inverted or direct repeats.
  • Composite Transposons (Tn): Contain two insertion sequences (IS) at the ends and a central piece of DNA often encoding antibiotic resistance. Common example: Tn10 encodes for tetracycline resistance; they also include other genes.
  • Non-Composite Transposons: Lack IS elements, but carry genes for transposition and virulence or antibiotic resistance. Example: Tn 3 carries Ampicillin resistance.
  • Method of Bacterial Gene Transfer Within Cells: Transposons transfer DNA between sites on the bacterial chromosome or to plasmids. Programmed rearrangements can move genes from silent storage sites to active transcription/translation sites. Gene rearrangements in some bacteria can result in antigenic variation for immune evasion.
  • Method of Bacterial Gene Transfer Between Cells
    • Transformation: Direct uptake of naked DNA by the recipient cell either naturally or artificially in the lab.
    • Transduction: Transfer of DNA from one cell to another through a bacteriophage (a virus that infects bacteria). This can be generalized or specialized.
    • Conjugation: Transfer of DNA between two bacteria through direct contact. Usually involves plasmids, but can also involve chromosomal segments (Hfr).
  • Conjugation mechanism: A cell with an F plasmid (donor) attaches to a recipient cell via F pili; a single DNA strand from the plasmid is transferred to the recipient cell, which replicates it to become an F+ cell. Genes for the F pilus are located on the F plasmid.
  • Conjugation Characteristics: Donor cell has the F plasmid, containing the genes for F pilus synthesis, and conjugative (tra) genes. The F plasmid with tra genes is more common in Gram-negative bacilli compared to Gram-positives.
  • F-plasmid Integration: If the F plasmid integrates into the bacterial chromosome, it forms an Hfr cell (High-frequency recombination cell). This modified bacterial cell can transfer segments of its chromosomal DNA to a recipient cell during conjugation.
  • Comparison of Transfer Methods: Conjugation, transduction, and transformation vary in the method of DNA transfer, source of DNA, and the type of DNA transferred (e.g., chromosomal vs. plasmid).

Plasmid Classification

  • Size: Stringent plasmids (1-2 copies/cell), low copy number (10-15 copies/cell), and high copy number (50+ copies/cell), measured in kb pairs.
  • Copy Number: The number of copies of a plasmid within a cell.
  • Shape: Covalently closed circular (CCC), semicircular, or linear.
  • Mobility: Conjugative (able to transfer themselves to other cells) or non-conjugative (not transferred by bacterial conjugation).
  • Type: Natural plasmids exist naturally, while artificial ones are modified from natural sources.

Questions

  • Non-conjugative plasmid: A plasmid that cannot trigger the conjugation process. A non-conjugative plasmid cannot transfer to other cells without assistance from a conjugative plasmid.
  • Transfer of DNA from donor to recipient by bacteriophage: Transduction
  • Three functions of plasmids:
    1. Antibiotic resistance
    2. Replication
    3. Gene expression. Additional functions include conjugation, and metabolic function (e.g., toxin production).

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