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Bates Microbio-18y
Microbiology Exam 2- Chapter 8 Genetics Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Horizontal Gene Transfer: | Is the transfer of genes between cells of the same generation. |
| Vertical Gene Transfers: | Occurs during reproduction between generations of cells |
| Transformation: | modification of a cell or bacterium by the uptake and incorporation of extracellular DNA |
| Conjugation: | In bacteria, the direct transfer of DNA between two cells that are temporarily joined. |
| Transduction: | Process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage |
| Conjugative plasmid: | (sex pili) Carries gene for sex pili & transfer or the plasmid. (Type of gene found in?) |
| Dissimilation plasmids: | Encode enzymes for catabolism of unusual compounds. (Type of gene found in?) |
| R factors: | Resistance (ex- antibiotic) |