CUSTOM PRESCOTT'S MICROBIOLOGY
CUSTOM PRESCOTT'S MICROBIOLOGY
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781266032844
Author: WILLEY
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 13, Problem 1RC
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To determine The definition of the genome, chromosome, plasmid, haploid, diploid, genotype, and phenotype.

Introduction: Genetics is the branch of science or specifically biology, which includes the study of genes, genetic variation, and, most importantly, hereditary in organisms. Gregor Mendel is known as the father of genetics, who introduced three laws of inheritance after experimenting on pea plants.

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The definitions of some terms used in genetics:

Genome: The genome is described as the genetic information of an organism encoded in its genetic material, DNA, or RNA.

Chromosome: The genetic material of an organism (DNA or RNA) is compactly packed into well organized thread-like structures known as chromosomes.

Plasmid: Plasmid is most commonly found in bacteria. Plasmid refers to a circular extrachromosomal DNA molecule within a cell that can replicate separately.

Haploid: Haploid is commonly known as a single set of chromosomes. The organisms reproducing asexually are haploid.

Diploid: Diploid refers to an organism or a cell containing paired chromosomes inherited from each parent.

Genotype: Genotype can be simply defined as the genetic makeup or collection of genes of an organism.

Phenotype: The term phenotype is used for the observable physical traits of an organism.

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CUSTOM PRESCOTT'S MICROBIOLOGY

Ch. 13.3 - MICRO INQUIRY What provides the energy to fuel...Ch. 13.3 - MICRO INQUIRY What is the difference between...Ch. 13.3 - MICRO INQUIRY Why cant DNA polymerase I perform...Ch. 13.3 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply How many replicons do...Ch. 13.3 - Prob. 2CCCh. 13.3 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply Describe the nature and...Ch. 13.3 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply Outline the steps Involved...Ch. 13.3 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply What is the end replication...Ch. 13.4 - Why is the nontemplate strand called the sense...Ch. 13.4 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply The coding region of a gene...Ch. 13.4 - Which strand of a gene has sequences that...Ch. 13.4 - Briefly discuss the general organization of tRNA...Ch. 13.5 - MICRO INQUIRY Are the -35 and -10 regions...Ch. 13.5 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply Outline the transcription...Ch. 13.5 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply What is a polycistronic...Ch. 13.5 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply What is a consensus...Ch. 13.5 - Tabulate the similarities and differences between...Ch. 13.6 - Prob. 1MICh. 13.6 - What is the difference between a codon and an...Ch. 13.6 - Prob. 2CCCh. 13.6 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply What is meant by code...Ch. 13.6 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply Is the genetic code truly...Ch. 13.7 - MICRO INQUIRY Why is simultaneous transcription...Ch. 13.7 - MICRO INQUIRY What would be the outcome if an...Ch. 13.7 - MICRO INQUIRY Why would it be impossible for...Ch. 13.7 - MICRO INQUIRY What provides the energy to fuel...Ch. 13.7 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply In which direction are...Ch. 13.7 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply Briefly describe the...Ch. 13.7 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply What are the translational...Ch. 13.7 - Prob. 4CCCh. 13.7 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply How many ATP and GTP...Ch. 13.8 - Prob. 1CCCh. 13.8 - Prob. 2CCCh. 13.8 - Retrieve, Infer, Apply Give the major...Ch. 13.8 - Prob. 4CCCh. 13 - Prob. 1RCCh. 13 - Prob. 2RCCh. 13 - Prob. 3RCCh. 13 - Prob. 4RCCh. 13 - Prob. 5RCCh. 13 - Streptomyces coelicolor has a linear chromosome....Ch. 13 - You have isolated several E. coli mutants: Mutant...Ch. 13 - Prob. 3ALCh. 13 - Prob. 4AL
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