Bacterial Genomics
The study of the morphological, physiological, and evolutionary aspects of the bacterial genome is referred to as bacterial genomics. This subdisciplinary field aids in understanding how genes are assembled into genomes. Further, bacterial or microbial genomics has helped researchers in understanding the pathogenicity of bacteria and other microbes.
Transformation Experiment in Bacteria
In the discovery of genetic material, the experiment conducted by Frederick Griffith on Streptococcus pneumonia proved to be a stepping stone.
Plasmids and Vectors
The DNA molecule that exists in a circular shape and is smaller in size which is capable of its replication is called Plasmids. In other words, it is called extra-chromosomal plasmid DNA. Vectors are the molecule which is capable of carrying genetic material which can be transferred into another cell and further carry out replication and expression. Plasmids can act as vectors.
How the presence of bacterial genes within a cytoplasmic
F factor creates an interesting situation?
The bacteria are unicellular prokaryotes. They reproduce through simple mitotic divisions. They do not have a defined reproductive process.
There is no possibility for genetic variation or recombination since reproduction is asexual. The bacterial cells have a circular, extra-chromosomal DNA called the plasmid. The plasmids are primarily responsible for antibiotic resistance in bacterial cells.
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