To identify mutant genes, a wild-type bacterial genomiclibrary in plasmids is used to transform the mutant bacterialstrain. A transformed ________ in which the mutantphenotype is rescued to wild type likely harbors a plasmidcontaining a wild-type copy of the corresponding gene
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.
To identify mutant genes, a wild-type bacterial genomic
library in plasmids is used to transform the mutant bacterial
strain. A transformed ________ in which the mutant
containing a wild-type copy of the corresponding gene
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