The design of antibiotics requires that the drug prevents the growth of bacteria without compromising cellular functions in humans. I’d like you to think of the differences in the process of gene expression in prokaryote and eukaryotes and suggest two possible targets for the design of an antibiotic. Explain what processes you are preventing (you can include replication if you’re familiar with this process) and how your drug would be targeted to affect prokaryotes only.
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.
The design of antibiotics requires that the drug prevents the growth of bacteria without compromising cellular functions in humans. I’d like you to think of the differences in the process of gene expression in prokaryote and eukaryotes and suggest two possible targets for the design of an antibiotic. Explain what processes you are preventing (you can include replication if you’re familiar with this process) and how your drug would be targeted to affect prokaryotes only.
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