7) I have identified a new bacterial species that I can culture in the lab. These bacteria have a unique flagellum (tail used for swimming). I would like to determine if this species has any novel genes involved in flagella development or flagella movement. What type of genetic screen would you perform and describe how you would carry out the genetic screen to identify genes involved in flagella development or movement. Be sure to include the phenotype(s) you would be looking for in your screen.
Bacterial Genomics
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Transformation Experiment in Bacteria
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Plasmids and Vectors
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7) I have identified a new bacterial species that I can culture in the lab. These bacteria have a unique flagellum (tail used for swimming). I would like to determine if this species has any novel genes involved in flagella development or flagella movement.
What type of genetic screen would you perform and describe how you would carry out the genetic screen to identify genes involved in flagella development or movement. Be sure to include the
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