Bacterial And Viral Genetic Systems - Genetics A Conceptual Approach | Biology+

Course

Genetics

Study Pack

Set 1: Introduction to Genetics

Set 2: Chromosomes and Cellular Reproduction

Set 3: Basic Principles of Heredity

Set 4: Sex Determination and Sex-Linked Characteristics

Set 5: Extensions and Modifications of Basic Principles

Set 6: Pedigree Analysis, Applications, and Genetic Testing

Set 7: Linkage, Recombination, and Eukaryotic Gene Mapping

Set 8: Chromosome Variation

Set 9: Bacterial and Viral Genetic Systems

Set 10: DNA: the Chemical Nature of the Gene

Set 11: Chromosome Structure and Organelle Dna

Set 12: DNA Replication and Recombination

Set 13: Transcription

Set 14: Rna Molecules and Rna Processing

Set 15: The Genetic Code and Translation

Set 16: Control of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes

Set 17: Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes

Set 18: Gene Mutations and Dna Repair

Set 19: Molecular Genetic Analysis and Biotechnology

Set 20: Genomics and Proteomics

Set 21: Epigenetics

Set 22: Developmental Genetics and Immunogenetics

Set 23: Cancer Genetics

Set 24: Quantitative Genetics

Set 25: Population Genetics

Set 26: Evolutionary Genetics

Set 9 Bacterial And Viral Genetic Systems

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Set 9 Bacterial And Viral Genetic Systems

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following features would NOT be considered an advantage for using organisms such as bacteria and viruses for genetic studies?

A) rapid reproduction and high progeny number
B) haploid genome for expressing mutations
C) complete absence of recombination, which maintains the integrity of the genome
D) low cost to maintain and little storage space required
E) genomes being small and readily subjected to genetic manipulation

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

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The transfer of DNA from a donor cell to a recipient cell through a cytoplasmic connection is called:

A) transformation.
B) transduction.
C) the lysogenic cycle.
D) the lytic cycle.
E) conjugation.

Answer

(Essay)

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In order to better understand arginine biosynthesis in bacteria, a microbial geneticist might first isolate mutant bacterial strains.
a. What characteristics must these mutant bacteria have?
b. Outline a strategy for isolating such mutants.
c. List three possible methods for mapping the genetic location of the mutations in these strains.

Answer

a. The mutant bacterial strains must hav...

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