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I B Bio Hl: 3.1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Describe the “traditional” definition of a species. | Individuals in the same species produces fertile offspring(s). |
| Outline a few of the limitations to the use of this species concepts when it comes to asexually reproducing organisms | - To adequately classify asexually reproducing organisms (e.g., bacteria, archaea, and some eukaryotes) - Some animals may have similar characteristics but are not the same species |
| Describe the process of horizontal gene transfer in bacteria | a. Transformation: Taking up "naked" DNA from the environment. |
| Describe the process of horizontal gene transfer in bacteria | b. Transduction: DNA moved from one bacterium to another by a virus (bacteriophage). |
| Describe the process of horizontal gene transfer in bacteria (3rd Part) | c. Conjugation: Direct transfer of DNA (usually a plasmid) between two bacteria via a physical bridge called a pilus. |
| What is DNA barcode | A short, standardized genetic sequence from a specific gene (like the (CO1 gene in animals) used to identify a species. |
| Why Are DNA Barcodes Useful | It allows scientists to identify a species from just a tiny fragment (like a piece of leaf or a drop of water containing "environmental DNA"), even if the organism is in a larval stage or damaged. |