Describe the structure of a bacterial genome, and explain how it differs from a eukaryotic genome.

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- Describe the structure of a bacterial genome, and explain how it differs from a eukaryotic genome.

- Explain what a plasmid is, and describe the role of plasmids in the spread of antibiotic resistance genes.

- Explain how bidirectional semiconservative DNA replication copies the circular chromosome of a bacterium during cell division.

- Explain the steps of replication by DNA polymerase, including initiation, elongation, and termination.

- Explain the different kinds of mutations and how they occur.
Transcribed Image Text:- Describe the structure of a bacterial genome, and explain how it differs from a eukaryotic genome. - Explain what a plasmid is, and describe the role of plasmids in the spread of antibiotic resistance genes. - Explain how bidirectional semiconservative DNA replication copies the circular chromosome of a bacterium during cell division. - Explain the steps of replication by DNA polymerase, including initiation, elongation, and termination. - Explain the different kinds of mutations and how they occur.
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Step 1: Bacteria

Bacteria are widespread, mostly free-living creatures with only one biological cell. They constitute a significant proportion of the prokaryotic microbial kingdom.




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