The Genetics of Bacteria
Bacterial Genome: Circular DNA - double stranded . its chromosome in nucleoid Plasmid - small circles of “extra” DNA - not necessary for survival, however - important traits fertility factor, antibiotic resistance
REPLICATION
Bacterial chromo. replicates -two copies move apart -cell grows -plasma membrane pinches -new cell wall deposited
division produces CLONE
Origin of Replication
Replication in both directions
Replication Forks move bidirectionly until they meet
Genetically identical daughter cells (clones)
Genetic Recombination:
Genetic Recombination: `Transformation - uptake of “naked” DNA from the environment Transduction - Conjugation -
Genetic Recombination: `Transformation - uptake of “naked” DNA from the environment into its chromosome.
Genetic Recombination: `Transformation
Genetic Recombination: `Transduction - A phage (virus) transfers bacterial genes from one host cell to another.
Genetic Recombination: `Transduction - A phage (virus) transfers bacterial genes from one host cell to another.
Genetic Recombination: `Transduction - A phage (virus) transfers bacterial genes from one host cell to another.
Genetic Recombination: `Transduction - A phage (virus) transfers bacterial genes from one host cell to another.
Genetic Recombination: `Conjugation - bacterial cells join and transfer genetic material through a sex pilli. F factor = fertility factor
F+ HFR