Bacterial genetics
Gram-positive bacteria transform DNA using a transformasome complex. Figure 9.1 3
Gene Transfer by Conjugation Conjugation is the transfer of DNA from one bacterium to another, following cell-to-cell contact. - It is typically initiated by a special pilus protruding from the donor cell. Figure 9.2 4
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An integrated F-factor can excise from the chromosome. - Aberrant excision results in an F′ factor or F′ plasmid, which carries chromosomal genes. Figure 9.5 9
Hfr leu+ thr+pro+lac+bio+Sms X F- leu- thr-pro-lac-bio-SmR What medium should we use to obtain 1. leu+ transconjugants 2. pro+ transconjugants 3. lac+ transconjugants
Hfr leu+ thr+pro+lac+bio+Sms X F- leu- thr-pro-lac-bio-SmR time 1. leu+ transconjugants 2. pro+ transconjugants 3. lac+ transconjugants What are the map positions of leu, pro, and lac? time No.of colonies on medium 1 2 3 5 10 8 15 28 6 20 48 16 25 68 26 11
Generalized Transduction Figure 9.7 17
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Specialized Transduction Figure 9.8 20
Generalized Recombination Figure 9.14 21
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Mobile Genetic Elements IS elements transfer by one of 2 mechanisms: - Replicative or nonreplicative transposition Figure 9.31 24