Which of the following best describes why it is possible for the bacteria to read the instructions in a human gene and produce a human protein as a result? Bacterial cells and human cells are identical and contain the same organelles Bacterial cells and human cells both use DNA to store their genetic information The genetic code is universal - the same codon codes for the same amino acid in all species The bacterial cell already contains a gene that is very similar to the human growth hormone 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.
8) Which of the following best describes why it is possible for the bacteria to read the instructions in a human gene and produce a human protein as a result?
- Bacterial cells and human cells are identical and contain the same organelles
- Bacterial cells and human cells both use DNA to store their genetic information
- The genetic code is universal - the same codon codes for the same amino acid in all species
- The bacterial cell already contains a gene that is very similar to the human growth hormone gene
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